KR102407434B1 - Mobile terminal, the control method thereof, and the control system for controlling the mobile terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

A mobile terminal is disclosed. The device includes a camera, a touch screen that is acquired by the camera, and displays a preview screen including an object corresponding to an electronic device and an icon corresponding to the electronic device, and an electronic device corresponding to the selected icon when an icon is selected and a control unit for displaying a control history screen on one side of the icon.

Description

MOBILE TERMINAL, THE CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND THE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE MOBILE TERMINAL

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal, a method for controlling a mobile terminal, and a mobile terminal control system, and more particularly, to a mobile terminal for controlling an electronic device through an object included in a preview screen, a method for controlling the mobile terminal, and to a mobile terminal control system.

The terminal may be divided into a mobile/portable terminal and a stationary terminal according to whether the terminal can be moved. Again, the mobile terminal can be divided into a handheld terminal and a vehicle mounted terminal according to whether the user can directly carry it.

The functions of mobile terminals are diversifying. For example, there are functions for data and voice communication, photo and video shooting through a camera, voice recording, music file playback through a speaker system, and output of images or videos to the display unit. Some terminals add an electronic game play function or perform a multimedia player function. In particular, recent mobile terminals can receive multicast signals that provide visual content such as broadcast and video or television programs.

As such terminals are diversified in functions, for example, in the form of a multimedia device (Multimedia player) equipped with complex functions such as taking pictures or videos, playing music or video files, playing games, and receiving broadcasts. is being implemented.

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

The present invention is in accordance with the above-described necessity, and an object of the present invention is to display a control history screen of an electronic device displayed on a preview screen, thereby intuitively understanding a user's control history for an electronic device. It is to provide a control method and a mobile terminal control system.

In order to achieve the above object, a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention displays a preview screen including an object corresponding to an electronic device and an icon corresponding to an electronic device, which is obtained by a camera and a camera. and a control unit that displays, when an icon is selected, a control history screen for an electronic device corresponding to the selected icon on one side of the icon.

In addition, the controller may display the icon differently depending on the presence or absence of a control history for the electronic device.

Also, the controller may display an icon for collectively turning on or off a plurality of electronic devices captured on the displayed preview screen on one area of the touch screen.

In addition, the control history screen lists user information on at least one other terminal for the electronic device, and the control unit lists user information on the at least one other terminal on the control history screen in the order in which the control history for the electronic device is late. can

In addition, the control history screen may include location information of the user for at least one other terminal.

In addition, it further includes a server communicating with at least one other terminal, the control unit may determine the location information of the user with respect to the other terminal by the signal strength between the server and the at least one other terminal.

In addition, the priority of the electronic device is set in the order of the mobile terminal and the other terminal, and when there is a control request from the other terminal for the electronic device, the control unit may display a message indicating the control request.

Also, the message may include user information about other terminals.

In addition, the message includes an approval button and a rejection button, and when the approval button is selected, the control unit executes control of the other terminal on the electronic device for a preset time, and when the rejection button is selected, the control of the other terminal on the electronic device is performed You can make it not run.

Also, when it is determined that the mobile terminal is out of a preset range from the electronic device, the controller may change the priorities in the order of other terminals and mobile terminals.

In addition, the priority of the electronic device is set in the order of the other terminal and the mobile terminal, and when there is a control request for the electronic device, the control unit may transmit a message indicating the control request to the other terminal.

In addition, when it is determined that the other terminal is out of a preset range from the electronic device, the control unit may change the priorities in the order of the mobile terminal and the other terminal.

Meanwhile, the method of controlling a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention includes displaying a preview screen including an object corresponding to an electronic device and an icon corresponding to the electronic device, and when an icon is selected, corresponding to the selected icon It may include the step of displaying a control history (control history) screen for the electronic device to be displayed on one side of the icon.

On the other hand, the control system according to an embodiment of the present invention is a control system comprising a server, an electronic device capable of communicating with the server, and a mobile terminal for controlling the electronic device based on information about the electronic device received from the server, The terminal is acquired by a camera camera, and a touch screen that displays a preview screen including an object corresponding to an electronic device and an icon corresponding to the electronic device, and an electronic device corresponding to the selected icon when an icon is selected It may include a control unit for displaying a control history screen on one side of the icon.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, there is an effect of intuitively grasping the control history of the electronic device.

Further scope of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description. However, it should be understood that the detailed description and specific embodiments such as the preferred embodiments of the present invention are given by way of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the present invention may be clearly understood by those skilled in the art.

1 is an example of a block diagram of a control system according to an embodiment of the present invention;
2 is an example of a block diagram of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;
3 to 4 are an example of a conceptual diagram of a mobile terminal viewed from different directions according to an embodiment of the present invention;
5 is an example of a flowchart related to a method for controlling a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;
6 to 28 are various examples of screens displayed on a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the embodiments disclosed in the present specification will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the same or similar components are assigned the same reference numbers regardless of reference numerals, and redundant description thereof will be omitted. The suffixes "module" and "part" for components used in the following description are given or mixed in consideration of only the ease of writing the specification, and do not have distinct meanings or roles by themselves. In addition, in describing the embodiments disclosed in the present specification, if it is determined that detailed descriptions of related known technologies may obscure the gist of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, the accompanying drawings are only for easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in the present specification, and the technical idea disclosed herein is not limited by the accompanying drawings, and all changes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention , should be understood to include equivalents or substitutes.

Terms including an ordinal number such as 1st, 2nd, etc. may be used to describe various elements, but the elements are not limited by the terms. The above terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

When an element is referred to as being “connected” or “connected” to another element, it is understood that it may be directly connected or connected to the other element, but other elements may exist in between. it should be On the other hand, when it is said that a certain element is "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that the other element does not exist in the middle.

The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

In the present application, terms such as “comprise” or “have” are intended to designate that a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification exists, and includes one or more other features or It should be understood that the existence or addition of numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof does not preclude the possibility of addition.

The mobile terminal described in this specification includes a mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), a navigation system, and a slate PC. , tablet PCs, ultrabooks, wearable devices, for example, watch-type terminals (smartwatch), glass-type terminals (smart glass), HMD (head mounted display), etc. may be included. have.

However, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that the configuration according to the embodiments described in this specification may be applied to fixed terminals such as digital TV, desktop computer, digital signage, etc., except when applicable only to mobile terminals. .

1 is an example of a block diagram of a control system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1 , the mobile terminal 100 , the other terminal 200 , at least one electronic device 300 , and the server 400 may be connected through a network 500 or a communication network. In this case, the network 500 may be the mobile network 500 . Accordingly, the mobile terminal 100 , the other terminal 200 , the electronic device 300 , and the server 400 may be connected to the Internet through the mobile network 500 . In addition, since the mobile terminal 100 , the other terminal 200 , and the electronic device 300 are each provided with an Internet Protocol (IP), an Internet connection can be performed through the mobile network 500 .

The server 400 may receive a control command for the electronic device 300 from the mobile terminal 100 or another terminal 200 through the network 500 . The received control command is transmitted to the electronic device 300 through the network 500 , and the electronic device 300 may be controlled according to the control command.

In addition, the server 400 may receive and store additional information about the received control command. The additional information may include ID of the terminal that transmitted the control command, user, time, control contents, control target, and the like. Hereinafter, this will be referred to as a control history.

Accordingly, if the first user controls the electronic device 300 through the first terminal, the server 400 may store the control history of the first terminal for the electronic device 300 . Thereafter, the second user may request the control history of the corresponding electronic device 300 through the second terminal. In this case, the control history of the corresponding electronic device 300 received from the server 400 may be displayed on the second terminal. That is, the user can know the control history of other users for the corresponding electronic device 300 .

In addition, the control history may be transmitted to the same terminal. Accordingly, after the first user controls the electronic device 300 through the first terminal, the first user may request a control history of the corresponding electronic device 300 through the second terminal. In this case, the control history of the corresponding electronic device 300 received from the server 400 may be displayed on the first terminal. Accordingly, the user can know his/her control history for the corresponding electronic device 300 .

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 100 or the other terminal 200 may be connected to the mobile network 500 using various modules such as a mobile communication module, a short-range communication module, and a wireless Internet module, which are widely known. is to be omitted.

2 is an example of a block diagram of a mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 2 , the mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110 , an input unit 120 , a sensing unit 140 , an output unit 150 , an interface unit 160 , a memory 170 , and a control unit 180 . and a power supply unit 190 and the like. The components shown in FIG. 2 are not essential for implementing the mobile terminal, so the mobile terminal described in this specification may have more or fewer components than those listed above.

More specifically, among the components, the wireless communication unit 110 is a wireless communication system between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system, between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100, or between the mobile terminal 100 and an external server. It may include one or more modules that enable communication. In addition, the wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules for connecting the mobile terminal 100 to one or more networks.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include at least one of a broadcast reception module 111 , a mobile communication module 112 , a wireless Internet module 113 , a short-range communication module 114 , and a location information module 115 .

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

The sensing unit 140 may include one or more sensors for sensing at least one of information in the mobile terminal, surrounding environment information surrounding the mobile terminal, and user information. For example, the sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141, an illumination sensor 142, an illumination sensor, a touch sensor, an acceleration sensor, a magnetic sensor, and a gravity sensor. (G-sensor), gyroscope sensor, motion sensor, RGB sensor, infrared sensor (IR sensor: infrared sensor), fingerprint sensor (finger scan sensor), ultrasonic sensor, optical sensor (eg, camera (see 121)), microphone (see 122), battery gauge, environmental sensor (eg, barometer, hygrometer, thermometer, radiation sensor, heat a detection sensor, a gas detection sensor, etc.) and a chemical sensor (eg, an electronic nose, a healthcare sensor, a biometric sensor, etc.). Meanwhile, the mobile terminal disclosed in this specification may combine and utilize information sensed by at least two or more of these sensors.

The output unit 150 is for generating an output related to visual, auditory or tactile sense, and includes at least one of a display unit 151 , a sound output unit 152 , a haptip module 153 , and an optical output unit 154 . can do. The display unit 151 may implement a touch screen by forming a layer structure with the touch sensor or being integrally formed. Such a touch screen may function as the user input unit 123 providing an input interface between the mobile terminal 100 and the user, and may provide an output interface between the mobile terminal 100 and the user.

The interface unit 160 serves as a passage with various types of external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100 . The interface unit 160 is a wired / wireless headset port (port), an external charger port (port), a wired / wireless data port (port), a memory card (memory card) port, a port for connecting a device equipped with an identification module (port), audio I/O (Input/Output) port (port), video I/O (Input/Output) port (port), may include at least one of an earphone port (port). In response to the connection of the external device to the interface unit 160 , the mobile terminal 100 may perform appropriate control related to the connected external device.

In addition, the memory 170 stores data supporting various functions of the mobile terminal 100 . The memory 170 may store a plurality of application programs (or applications) driven in the mobile terminal 100 , data for operation of the mobile terminal 100 , and commands. At least some of these application programs may be downloaded from an external server through wireless communication. In addition, at least some of these application programs may exist on the mobile terminal 100 from the time of shipment for basic functions (eg, incoming calls, outgoing functions, message reception, and outgoing functions) of the mobile terminal 100 . Meanwhile, the application program may be stored in the memory 170 , installed on the mobile terminal 100 , and driven to perform an operation (or function) of the mobile terminal by the controller 180 .

In addition to the operation related to the application program, the controller 180 generally controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100 . The controller 180 may provide or process appropriate information or functions to the user by processing signals, data, information, etc. input or output through the above-described components or by driving an application program stored in the memory 170 .

In addition, the controller 180 may control at least some of the components discussed with reference to FIG. 2 in order to drive an application program stored in the memory 170 . Furthermore, the controller 180 may operate by combining at least two or more of the components included in the mobile terminal 100 to drive the application program.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the control unit 180 to supply power to each component included in the mobile terminal 100 . The power supply 190 includes a battery, and the battery may be a built-in battery or a replaceable battery.

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

Hereinafter, before looking at various embodiments implemented through the mobile terminal 100 as described above, the above-listed components will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 2 .

First, referring to the wireless communication unit 110 , the broadcast reception module 111 of the wireless communication unit 110 receives a broadcast signal and/or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. Two or more broadcast reception modules may be provided to the mobile terminal 100 for simultaneous broadcast reception or broadcast channel switching for at least two broadcast channels.

The mobile communication module 112 includes technical standards or communication methods for mobile communication (eg, Global System for Mobile communication (GSM), Code Division Multi Access (CDMA), Code Division Multi Access 2000 (CDMA2000), EV- Enhanced Voice-Data Optimized or Enhanced Voice-Data Only (DO), Wideband CDMA (WCDMA), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-A (LTE-A) Long Term Evolution-Advanced), etc.), transmits and receives radio signals with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network.

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

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

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

From the point of view that wireless Internet access by WiBro, HSDPA, HSUPA, GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, LTE, LTE-A, etc. is made through a mobile communication network, the wireless Internet module 113 for performing wireless Internet access through a mobile communication network is It may be understood as a type of mobile communication module 112 .

Short-range communication module 114 is for short-range communication, Bluetooth™, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), infrared communication (Infrared Data Association; IrDA), UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZigBee, NFC At least one of (Near Field Communication), Wireless-Fidelity (Wi-Fi), Wi-Fi Direct, and Wireless Universal Serial Bus (USB) technologies may be used to support short-range communication. The short-distance communication module 114 is provided between the mobile terminal 100 and a wireless communication system, between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100, or with the mobile terminal 100 through wireless area networks. It is possible to support wireless communication between networks in which other mobile terminals 100 or external servers are located. The local area networks may be local area networks (Wireless Personal Area Networks).

Here, the other mobile terminal 100 is a wearable device capable of exchanging (or interworking) data with the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention, for example, a smart watch, smart glasses, glass) or HMD (head mounted display)). The short-range communication module 114 may detect (or recognize) a wearable device capable of communicating with the mobile terminal 100 in the vicinity of the mobile terminal 100 . Furthermore, when the detected wearable device is a device authenticated to communicate with the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention, the controller 180 transmits at least a portion of data processed in the mobile terminal 100 to the short-range communication module 114 . It can be transmitted to a wearable device through Accordingly, the user of the wearable device may use data processed by the mobile terminal 100 through the wearable device. For example, according to this, when a call is received in the mobile terminal 100, the user performs a phone call through the wearable device, or when a message is received in the mobile terminal 100, the user receives a message through the wearable device It is possible to check

The location information module 115 is a module for obtaining a location (or current location) of a mobile terminal, and a representative example thereof includes a Global Positioning System (GPS) module or a Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) module. For example, if the mobile terminal utilizes a GPS module, it can acquire the location of the mobile terminal by using a signal transmitted from a GPS satellite. As another example, if the mobile terminal utilizes the Wi-Fi module, the location of the mobile terminal may be acquired based on information of the Wi-Fi module and a wireless access point (AP) that transmits or receives a wireless signal. If necessary, the location information module 115 may perform any function of the other modules of the wireless communication unit 110 to obtain data on the location of the mobile terminal as a substitute or additionally. The location information module 115 is a module used to obtain the location (or current location) of the mobile terminal, and is not limited to a module that directly calculates or obtains the location of the mobile terminal.

Next, the input unit 120 is for input of image information (or signal), audio information (or signal), data, or information input from a user. For input of image information, the mobile terminal 100 has one Alternatively, a plurality of cameras 121 may be provided. The camera 121 processes an image frame such as a still image or a moving image obtained by an image sensor in a video call mode or a shooting mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151 or stored in the memory 170 . On the other hand, the plurality of cameras 121 provided in the mobile terminal 100 may be arranged to form a matrix structure, and through the cameras 121 forming the matrix structure as described above, the mobile terminal 100 has various angles or focal points. A plurality of image information may be input. In addition, the plurality of cameras 121 may be arranged in a stereo structure to acquire a left image and a right image for realizing a stereoscopic image.

The microphone 122 processes an external sound signal as electrical voice data. The processed voice data may be utilized in various ways according to a function (or an application program being executed) being performed by the mobile terminal 100 . Meanwhile, various noise removal algorithms for removing noise generated in the process of receiving an external sound signal may be implemented in the microphone 122 .

The user input unit 123 is for receiving information from the user, and when information is input through the user input unit 123 , the controller 180 may control the operation of the mobile terminal 100 to correspond to the input information. . The user input unit 123 is a mechanical input means (or a mechanical key, for example, a button located on the front, rear or side of the mobile terminal 100 , a dome switch, a jog wheel, and a jog switch). etc.) and a touch input means. As an example, the touch input means consists of a virtual key, a soft key, or a visual key displayed on the touch screen through software processing, or is disposed on a part other than the touch screen. It may be made of a touch key. On the other hand, the virtual key or the visual key can be displayed on the touch screen while having various shapes, for example, as a graphic, text, icon, video, or a combination thereof. can be done

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

First, the proximity sensor 141 refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or an object existing in the vicinity without mechanical contact using the force of an electromagnetic field or infrared rays. As the proximity sensor 141 , the proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in an inner region of the mobile terminal covered by the touch screen described above or in the vicinity of the touch screen.

Examples of the proximity sensor 141 include a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive type proximity sensor, a magnetic type proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. When the touch screen is capacitive, the proximity sensor 141 may be configured to detect the proximity of the object by a change in an electric field according to the proximity of the conductive object. In this case, the touch screen (or touch sensor) itself may be classified as a proximity sensor.

On the other hand, for convenience of explanation, the act of approaching an object on the touch screen without being in contact so that the object is recognized that it is located on the touch screen is called “proximity touch”, and the object on the touch screen is called “proximity touch”. The act of being actually touched is called “contact touch”. The position where the object is touched in proximity on the touch screen means a position where the object is perpendicular to the touch screen when the object is touched in proximity. The proximity sensor 141 may detect a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (eg, a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch direction, a proximity touch speed, a proximity touch time, a proximity touch position, a proximity touch movement state, etc.). Meanwhile, the controller 180 processes data (or information) corresponding to the proximity touch operation and the proximity touch pattern detected through the proximity sensor 141 as described above, and further displays visual information corresponding to the processed data on the touch screen. can be printed on the Furthermore, the controller 180 may control the mobile terminal 100 to process different operations or data (or information) according to whether a touch to the same point on the touch screen is a proximity touch or a contact touch.

The touch sensor receives a touch (or touch input) applied to the touch screen (or the display unit 151) using at least one of various touch methods such as a resistive film method, a capacitive method, an infrared method, an ultrasonic method, and a magnetic field method. detect

As an example, the touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in pressure applied to a specific part of the touch screen or a change in capacitance occurring in a specific part of the touch screen into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to detect a position, an area, a pressure at the time of touch, an electrostatic capacitance at the time of touch, etc. in which a touch object applying a touch on the touch screen is touched on the touch sensor. Here, the touch object is an object that applies a touch to the touch sensor, and may be, for example, a finger, a touch pen, a stylus pen, or a pointer.

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

Meanwhile, the controller 180 may perform different controls or may perform the same control according to the type of the touch object that touches the touch screen (or a touch key provided in addition to the touch screen). Whether to perform different control or the same control according to the type of the touch object may be determined according to the current operating state of the mobile terminal 100 or a running application program.

On the other hand, the touch sensor and the proximity sensor described above are independently or in combination, and a short (or tap) touch, a long touch, a multi touch, and a drag touch on the touch screen are performed. , flick touch, pinch-in touch, pinch-out touch, swype touch, hovering touch, etc. can sense

The ultrasonic sensor may recognize position information of a sensing target by using ultrasonic waves. Meanwhile, the controller 180 may calculate the position of the wave source through information sensed by the optical sensor and the plurality of ultrasonic sensors. The position of the wave source may be calculated using the property that light is much faster than ultrasonic waves, that is, the time for light to reach the optical sensor is much faster than the time for ultrasonic waves to reach the ultrasonic sensor. More specifically, the position of the wave source may be calculated using a time difference from the time that the ultrasonic wave arrives using light as a reference signal.

Meanwhile, the camera 121 viewed as a configuration of the input unit 120 includes at least one of a camera sensor (eg, CCD, CMOS, etc.), a photo sensor (or image sensor), and a laser sensor.

The camera 121 and the laser sensor may be combined with each other to detect a touch of a sensing target for a 3D stereoscopic image. The photo sensor may be stacked on the display device, and the photo sensor is configured to scan the motion of the sensing target close to the touch screen. More specifically, the photo sensor mounts a photo diode and TR (transistor) in a row/column and scans the contents placed on the photo sensor using an electrical signal that changes according to the amount of light applied to the photo diode. That is, the photo sensor calculates the coordinates of the sensing target according to the amount of change in light, and through this, location information of the sensing target can be obtained.

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

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

A three-dimensional display method such as a stereoscopic method (glasses method), an auto stereoscopic method (glasses-free method), or a projection method (holographic method) may be applied to the stereoscopic display unit.

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

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

In addition to vibration, the haptic module 153 is a pin arrangement that moves vertically with respect to the contact skin surface, the blowing force or suction force of air through the nozzle or suction port, the rubbing against the skin surface, contact with the electrode, electrostatic force, etc. It is possible to generate various tactile effects, such as effects and effects by reproducing a feeling of coolness and warmth using an element capable of absorbing heat or generating heat.

The haptic module 153 may not only deliver a tactile effect through direct contact, but may also be implemented so that the user can feel the tactile effect through a muscle sense such as a finger or arm. Two or more haptic modules 153 may be provided according to the configuration of the mobile terminal 100 .

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

The signal output from the optical output unit 154 is implemented as the mobile terminal emits light of a single color or a plurality of colors toward the front or rear. Signal output may be terminated when the mobile terminal detects the user's event confirmation.

The interface unit 160 serves as a passage with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100 . The interface unit 160 receives data from an external device, receives power and transmits it to each component inside the mobile terminal 100 , or transmits data inside the mobile terminal 100 to an external device. For example, a wired/wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired/wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device equipped with an identification module ( port), an audio I/O (Input/Output) port, a video I/O (Input/Output) port, an earphone port, etc. may be included in the interface unit 160 .

Meanwhile, the identification module is a chip storing various information for authenticating the usage authority of the mobile terminal 100 , and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (SIM), and a universal user authentication module. (universal subscriber identity module; USIM) and the like. A device equipped with an identification module (hereinafter, 'identification device') may be manufactured in the form of a smart card. Accordingly, the identification device may be connected to the terminal 100 through the interface unit 160 .

In addition, the interface unit 160 is a path through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 100 when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, or various command signals input from the cradle by the user are moved. It may be a passage through which the terminal 100 is transmitted. Various command signals or power input from the cradle may be operated as signals for recognizing that the mobile terminal 100 is correctly mounted on the cradle.

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

Memory 170 is a flash memory type (flash memory type), hard disk type (hard disk type), SSD type (Solid State Disk type), SDD type (Silicon Disk Drive type), multimedia card micro type (multimedia card micro type) ), card-type memory (such as SD or XD memory), random access memory (RAM), static random access memory (SRAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read (EEPROM) -only memory), a programmable read-only memory (PROM), a magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, and an optical disk may include at least one type of storage medium. The mobile terminal 100 may be operated in relation to a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 170 on the Internet.

Meanwhile, as described above, the controller 180 controls the operation related to the application program and the general operation of the mobile terminal 100 in general. For example, when the state of the mobile terminal satisfies a set condition, the controller 180 may execute or release a lock state that restricts input of a user's control command to applications.

In addition, the controller 180 may perform control and processing related to voice calls, data communication, video calls, etc., or perform pattern recognition processing capable of recognizing handwriting input or drawing input performed on the touch screen as text and images, respectively. have. Furthermore, in order to implement various embodiments described below on the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention, the controller 180 may control one or a combination of any one or a plurality of the components described above.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the control unit 180 to supply power required for operation of each component. The power supply unit 190 includes a battery, and the battery may be a built-in battery configured to be rechargeable, and may be detachably coupled to the terminal body for charging or the like.

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

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

Meanwhile, various embodiments below may be implemented in a computer-readable recording medium using, for example, software, hardware, or a combination thereof.

3 to 4 are examples of conceptual diagrams of the mobile terminal 100 viewed from different directions according to an embodiment of the present invention. 3 to 4 , the mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention has a bar-shaped terminal body. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be applied to various structures such as a watch type, a clip type, a glass type, or a folder type in which two or more bodies are coupled to be relatively movable, a flip type, a slide type, a swing type, a swivel type, and the like. Although it will relate to a particular type of mobile terminal, descriptions regarding a particular type of mobile terminal are generally applicable to other types of mobile terminals.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 100 may include a waterproofing unit (not shown) that prevents water from permeating into the terminal body. For example, the waterproof part is provided between the window 151a and the front case 101, between the front case 101 and the rear case 102, or between the rear case 102 and the rear cover 103, It may include a waterproof member for sealing the inner space.

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

Hereinafter, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 , the display unit 151 , the first sound output unit 152a , the proximity sensor 141 , the illuminance sensor 142 , and the light output unit 154 are provided on the front surface of the terminal body. , the first camera 121a and the first operation unit 123a are disposed, the second operation unit 123b, the microphone 122 and the interface unit 160 are disposed on the side of the terminal body, the rear surface of the terminal body The mobile terminal 100 in which the second sound output unit 152b and the second camera 121b are disposed will be described as an example.

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

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

The display unit 151 may include a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), and a flexible display (Flexible Display). display), a three-dimensional display (3D display), and an electronic ink display (e-ink display) may include at least one.

In addition, two or more display units 151 may exist depending on the implementation form of the mobile terminal 100 . In this case, in the mobile terminal 100 , a plurality of display units may be spaced apart or disposed integrally on one surface, or may be respectively disposed on different surfaces.

The display unit 151 may include a touch sensor for sensing a touch on the display unit 151 so as to receive a control command input by a touch method. When a touch is made on the display unit 151 using this, the touch sensor detects the touch, and the controller 180 may generate a control command corresponding to the touch based thereon. The content input by the touch method may be letters or numbers, or menu items that can be instructed or designated in various modes.

On the other hand, the touch sensor is configured in the form of a film having a touch pattern and is disposed between the window 151a and a display (not shown) on the rear surface of the window 151a, or may be a metal wire patterned directly on the rear surface of the window 151a. may be Alternatively, the touch sensor may be integrally formed with the display. For example, the touch sensor may be disposed on a substrate of the display or provided inside the display.

As such, the display unit 151 may form a touch screen together with the touch sensor, and in this case, the touch screen may function as the user input unit 123 (refer to FIG. 2 ). In some cases, the touch screen may replace at least some functions of the first operation unit 123a.

The first sound output unit 152a may be implemented as a receiver that transmits a call sound to the user's ear, and the second sound output unit 152b is a loudspeaker that outputs various alarm sounds or multimedia reproduction sounds. ) can be implemented in the form of

A sound hole for emitting sound generated from the first sound output unit 152a may be formed in the window 151a of the display unit 151 . However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the sound may be configured to be emitted along an assembly gap between structures (eg, a gap between the window 151a and the front case 101). In this case, the appearance of the mobile terminal 100 can be simplified because the hole formed independently for sound output is not visible or hidden.

The light output unit 154 is configured to output light to notify the occurrence of an event. Examples of the event include message reception, call signal reception, missed call, alarm, schedule notification, email reception, and information reception through an application. When the user's event confirmation is detected, the controller 180 may control the light output unit 154 to end the light output.

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

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

In this drawing, the first operation unit 123a is exemplified as a touch key, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the first operation unit 123a may be a push key (mechanical key) or may be configured as a combination of a touch key and a push key.

The contents input by the first and second operation units 123a and 123b may be variously set. For example, the first operation unit 123a receives commands such as menu, home key, cancel, search, etc., and the second operation unit 123b receives the sound output from the first or second sound output units 152a and 152b. It is possible to receive a command such as adjusting the size of the display unit 151 and switching to the touch recognition mode of the display unit 151 .

Meanwhile, as another example of the user input unit 123, a rear input unit (not shown) may be provided on the rear surface of the terminal body. The rear input unit is manipulated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100 , and input contents may be variously set. For example, a command such as power on/off, start, end, scroll, etc., control of the sound output from the first and second sound output units 152a and 152b, and the display unit 151 in a touch recognition mode. Commands such as switching can be input. The rear input unit may be implemented in a form capable of input by a touch input, a push input, or a combination thereof.

The rear input unit may be disposed to overlap the display unit 151 on the front side in the thickness direction of the terminal body. For example, the rear input unit may be disposed on the upper rear portion of the terminal body so that the user can easily manipulate the terminal body using the index finger when holding the terminal body with one hand. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto, and the position of the rear input unit may be changed.

As such, when the rear input unit is provided on the rear surface of the terminal body, a new type of user interface using the same can be implemented. In addition, when the aforementioned touch screen or rear input unit replaces at least some functions of the first operation unit 123a provided on the front surface of the terminal body, the first operation unit 123a is not disposed on the front surface of the terminal body, the display The unit 151 may be configured as a larger screen.

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

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

The interface unit 160 serves as a passage through which the mobile terminal 100 can be connected to an external device. For example, the interface unit 160 is a connection terminal for connection with another device (eg, earphone, external speaker), a port for short-distance communication (eg, infrared port (IrDA Port), Bluetooth port (Bluetooth Port)) , a wireless LAN port, etc.], or at least one of a power supply terminal for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100 . The interface unit 160 may be implemented in the form of a socket accommodating an external card such as a subscriber identification module (SIM), a user identity module (UIM), or a memory card for information storage.

A second camera 121b may be disposed on the rear side of the terminal body. In this case, the second camera 121b has a photographing direction substantially opposite to that of the first camera 121a.

The second camera 121b may include a plurality of lenses arranged along at least one line. The plurality of lenses may be arranged in a matrix form. Such a camera may be referred to as an array camera. When the second camera 121b is configured as an array camera, images may be captured in various ways using a plurality of lenses, and images of better quality may be obtained.

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

A second sound output unit 152b may be additionally disposed on the terminal body. The second sound output unit 152b may implement a stereo function together with the first sound output unit 152a, and may be used to implement a speakerphone mode during a call.

At least one antenna for wireless communication may be provided in the terminal body. The antenna may be built into the terminal body or formed in the case. For example, an antenna forming a part of the broadcast reception module 111 (refer to FIG. 2 ) may be configured to be withdrawable from the terminal body. Alternatively, the antenna may be formed in a film type and attached to the inner surface of the rear cover 103 , or a case including a conductive material may be configured to function as an antenna.

A power supply unit 190 (refer to FIG. 2 ) for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100 is provided in the terminal body. The power supply unit 190 may include a battery 191 that is built into the terminal body or is detachably configured from the outside of the terminal body.

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

Meanwhile, in this figure, the rear cover 103 is coupled to the rear case 102 to cover the battery 191 to limit the detachment of the battery 191 and to protect the battery 191 from external shocks and foreign substances. are doing When the battery 191 is configured to be detachably attached to the terminal body, the rear cover 103 may be detachably coupled to the rear case 102 .

An accessory for protecting the appearance of the mobile terminal 100 or supporting or extending a function of the mobile terminal 100 may be added. An example of such an accessory may be a cover or pouch that covers or accommodates at least one surface of the mobile terminal 100 . The cover or pouch may be configured to extend the function of the mobile terminal 100 by interworking with the display unit 151 . Another example of the accessory is a touch pen for assisting or extending a touch input to a touch screen.

Hereinafter, embodiments related to a control method that can be implemented in the mobile terminal 100 configured as described above will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit and essential characteristics of the present invention.

5 is an example of a flowchart of a method for controlling the mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, the mobile terminal 100 may display a preview screen (S510).

In more detail, the controller 180 may display a preview screen of the surrounding environment acquired through the camera 121 on the touch screen 151 . For example, the user may execute a camera application indoors so that objects for various electronic devices 300 in the room are included in the preview screen.

Also, the mobile terminal 100 may implement augmented reality. Accordingly, the obtained preview screen may include an icon corresponding to the object of each electronic device 300 together with the object for the electronic device 300 . In this case, there may be a plurality of electronic devices, and an icon may be formed as many as the number of electronic devices.

Thereafter, when an icon is selected, a control history screen for the electronic device 300 corresponding to the selected icon may be displayed ( S520 ).

Specifically, as described above, an icon for the electronic device is formed on one side of the object for the electronic device 300 included in the preview screen to realize the augmented reality. Accordingly, when a specific icon is selected, the control history screen 134 for the electronic device 300 corresponding to the selected icon may be displayed.

Here, the control history may mean control-related contents made with respect to a specific electronic device 300 . Accordingly, the control history may include an operation subject of the electronic device 300 , operation contents, operation start time, operation end time, and the like.

Accordingly, when controlling the electronic device 300 , the user may refer to the control history screen 134 displayed on the touch screen 151 . In this case, the configuration in which the user remotely controls the electronic device 300 using the mobile terminal 100 is already well known, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

As described above, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the user can easily know the control history of the electronic device by executing the camera application and acquiring a preview screen including the electronic device 300 .

Hereinafter, a specific case in which the control history for the electronic device 300 is displayed will be described.

6 to 28 are various examples of screens displayed on the mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, descriptions of parts overlapping with the above description will be omitted. In addition, descriptions of well-known technical contents will also be omitted.

6 to 16 show various examples in which an object for the electronic device 300 and an icon for the electronic device 300 are displayed on a preview screen.

Referring to FIG. 6 , a user may obtain a preview screen of an indoor environment by using the mobile terminal 100 . In addition, if the direction in which the mobile terminal 100 faces is changed while the preview screen for one area of the room is acquired, the preview screen may also be changed for the area corresponding to the changed direction.

Meanwhile, although FIG. 6 illustrates a preview screen of the indoor environment, the present invention is not limited thereto. Accordingly, if the electronic device 300 , the server 400 , and the mobile terminal 100 can be connected through the network 500 , of course, the preview screen for the outdoor environment may also be applied.

7 is an example of a preview screen. Referring to FIG. 7 , an object for each of a plurality of electronic devices, icons 133-1 to 133-4 for each of the plurality of electronic devices, and all switches 132 are displayed on the preview screen.

For example, when the user points the camera 121 in the direction in which the TV is located while the camera application is running, a preview screen including the TV object may be displayed on the touch screen 151 of the mobile terminal 100 . Here, a TV icon 131 - 2 may be displayed on one side of the TV object, which will be described in detail below.

Meanwhile, the entire switch 132 may be for collectively controlling a plurality of electronic devices included in the preview screen. Accordingly, when all switches 132 are selected, all electronic devices controllable by the mobile terminal 100 among a plurality of electronic devices included in the preview screen may be collectively controlled.

For example, if all switches 132 are selected to be turned on on the preview screen as shown in FIG. 7 , the windows, TV, heaters, and front doors are simultaneously started, and all switches 132 are turned off ), the windows, TV, heater, and front door can be shut down at the same time.

Also, unlike shown in FIG. 7 , the direction in which the camera 121 faces may be changed so that only the heater object and the front door object are included in the preview screen. In this case, when the entire switch 132 is selected to be turned on, the operation of the heater and the front door is simultaneously started, and when the entire switch 132 is selected to be turned off, the operation of the heater and the front door may be simultaneously terminated. Accordingly, the window and the TV may not be controlled by the overall switch 132 .

8 to 10 illustrate a case in which the control history screen 134 is automatically displayed according to the position of the object 133 of the electronic device 300 .

Referring to FIG. 8 , the preview screen may be divided into nine areas. However, the divided regions are not limited thereto, and of course, they may be divided in various other ways.

In this case, the 1-1 area 1-1, the 2-1 area 2-1, and the 3-1 area 3-1 are the left area of the preview screen, and the 1-3 area 1 - 3), area 2-3, area 3-3, area 3-3 is the right area of the preview screen, area 1-2, area 2-2, area 2 -2) and the 3-2 area 3-2 are the middle area of the preview screen. When the user adjusts the direction of the camera 121 so that the TV object 133 is located in the middle region, the TV icon 131 may be automatically formed on one side of the TV object 133 as shown in FIG. 8 . have. In this case, icons corresponding to other electronic devices included in the preview screen may not be formed.

Similarly, the 1-1 region 1-1, the 1-2 region 1-2, and the 1-3 region 1-3 are the upper regions of the preview screen, and the 3-1 region 3-1 ), the 3-2 region 3-2, and the 3-3 region 3-3 are the lower regions of the preview screen, and the 2-1 region 2-1 and the 2-2 region 2- 2), the second-third area 2-3 is a middle area of the preview screen. In this case, whether the icon 131 is formed in the direction of the camera 121 is the same as described above.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 8 , when a specific object 133 is positioned in the middle area of the preview screen, the control history screen 134 for the corresponding electronic device may be automatically displayed, which is shown in FIG. like a bar Therefore, in the state shown in FIG. 9 , if the user adjusts the direction of the camera 121 so that the audio object is located in the middle area of the preview screen, the audio control history screen 134 as shown in FIG. 10 can be automatically displayed. have.

As described above, according to an embodiment of the present invention, when the direction of the camera 121 is adjusted so that an object of a specific electronic device is located in the middle region of the preview screen, the control history screen 134 for the corresponding electronic device is automatically displayed. , the control history can be easily identified.

Meanwhile, the control history screen 134 will be described in detail in FIGS. 17 to 21 , and in FIGS. 11 to 16 , the object 133 of the electronic device 300 and the icon 131 of the electronic device 300 will be described. do it with

11 exemplifies a case in which the camera application is executed and the object 133 of the electronic device 300 is displayed on the preview screen. 11 , the preview screen displayed on the touch screen 151 includes an object 133 of the electronic device 300 and an icon 131 of the electronic device 300 .

In this case, the icon 131 may be formed on one side of the object 133 . Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 12 , the icon 131A having a shape including the entire object 133 may be formed, or may be formed in various other ways.

In this case, when the icon 131 is selected, the control history of the electronic device 300 corresponding to the selected icon 131 may be displayed, which will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 17 to 21 .

Meanwhile, the icon 131 may be displayed in various shapes.

As shown in FIG. 13 , the icon 131 of the electronic device 300 that is currently turned on may have a shape distinct from the icon of the electronic device that is turned off or in standby mode. In this case, only the color of each icon may be different, and the shape may be different. Also, the icon may include text indicating that it is turned on, turned off, or in a standby state on one side.

Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 14 , the icon may have a shape representing the type of the corresponding electronic device. In this case, the overall shape of the icon may have the shape of the corresponding electronic device. In addition, the icon may include text indicating the name and type of the corresponding electronic device on one side.

Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 15 , the icon of the electronic device including the control history may have a shape distinct from the icon of the electronic device without the control history. In this case, only the color of each icon may be different, and the shape may be different. In addition, the icon may include text indicating whether or not the control history is on one side.

Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 16 , the icon may have a shape representing a user who manipulated the corresponding electronic device. In this case, the icon may include a picture or name of a previous user.

Meanwhile, when the user selects the icon 131 , the control history screen 134 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 17 . That is, the selected icon 131 may disappear, and the control history screen 134 may be displayed at a position where the icon 131 was formed.

The control history screen 134 may display a control history for the corresponding electronic device. Here, the control history may mean the name of the electronic device 300, the date and time when the control was performed, the name of the user who performed the control, and the like as shown in FIG. 17 , but is not limited thereto.

In addition, when there are a plurality of users who have operated the corresponding electronic device, a control history screen 134 including a plurality of control histories 134-1 to 134-3 may be displayed as shown in FIG. 18 . In this case, the plurality of control histories 134 - 1 to 134 - 3 may be sequentially displayed in the order of the most recent control.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 18 , when one of the plurality of control histories 134-1 to 134-3 is selected, detailed information on the selected control history may be displayed. This is as shown in FIG. 19 , and user information, individual control information, control time information, and the like can be displayed in detail. Here, the information about other users among the user information may mean a registered user for the other terminal 200 .

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 20 , the control history may be displayed graphically so that the overall control history for the corresponding electronic device can be intuitively understood.

Meanwhile, the control history screen 134 may include user location information, which will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 to 24 .

Referring to FIG. 21 , the control history screen 134 displays location information of other users who have operated the electronic device. The location information of other users may schematically represent a distance from the user's current location.

For example, when the home or indoor network 500 is formed, the location of the user may be determined according to the signal strength between the network 500 and the terminal or the signal strength between the server 400 and the terminal. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 22 , it can be determined that the terminals are located indoors when the above-mentioned signal strength is High, nearby when the signal strength is Medium, and outside when the signal strength is low. Also, a rough numerical value may be additionally expressed in such location information.

On the other hand, the above-described location information may be displayed on the individual history 134-1 as shown in FIG. 21 or may be displayed collectively on one screen as shown in FIG. 23 .

For example, other users determined to be located indoors among other users who have previously performed control on a specific electronic device may be listed on the location information screen 135 formed on one side of the preview screen as shown in FIG. 23 .

Accordingly, the user can determine whether the control is contrary to the previous control by identifying the location of another user who previously performed the control on the electronic device.

On the other hand, if there is a previous first user who performed control on the electronic device 300 , if the second user performs control on the same electronic device 300 , a message 236 as shown in FIG. may be displayed on the terminal. For example, if the user of the other terminal 200 turns off the TV using the other terminal 200 and then the user of the mobile terminal 100 turns on the TV using the mobile terminal 100 , the other terminal 200 ), a message 236 as shown in FIG. 24 may be displayed on the touch screen 251 .

In this case, the message 236 may be displayed only for terminals determined to be located indoors among terminals of a previous user who performed control on the corresponding electronic device, and may be displayed on the server 400 or network 500 regardless of indoor location. ) may be displayed for all terminals registered in the .

Meanwhile, in the control of the electronic device 300 , priorities for a plurality of users may be set, which will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 to 28 .

Hereinafter, the mobile terminal 100 is referred to as a first terminal 100 , and a user of the first terminal 100 is referred to as a first user. In addition, the other terminal 200 is referred to as a second terminal 200 , and a user of the second terminal 200 is referred to as a second user. Hereinafter, it is assumed that the priority regarding control of a specific electronic device is preset to the second user.

25 shows a case in which control of the electronic device 300 is attempted by the first user. A preview screen including an object of a specific electronic device may be displayed on the touch screen 151 of the first terminal 100 . In addition, the priority screen 136 is displayed on one side of the object of the corresponding electronic device, and an expression indicating that the second user has priority in controlling the corresponding electronic device may appear in various ways on the priority screen 136 .

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 25 , the control history screen 134 may be displayed on one side of the priority screen 136 . In this case, if the control history screen 134 is selected, details of the control history performed on the corresponding electronic device can be checked as shown in FIG. 26 .

Meanwhile, the priority is set for the corresponding electronic device as described above. In this case, the control of the second user with a lower priority may not be allowed with respect to the control of the first user with the higher priority, as shown in FIG. 26 . Referring to FIG. 26 , an access message 137 may be displayed on the control history screen 134 to indicate that the electronic device other than the second user cannot be controlled.

On the other hand, control of the second user, which is of lower priority, may be permitted, as shown in FIG. 27 . Referring to FIG. 27 , user information and location information about the second user may be displayed on the control history screen 134 . The first user may determine whether to control the corresponding electronic device with reference to such information.

In this case, the access message 137 may be displayed on the control history screen 134 . If the first user intends to control the corresponding electronic device, the first terminal 100 may transmit a control request message to the second terminal 200 . Accordingly, a notification message 236 may be displayed on the second terminal 200 , as shown in FIG. 28 .

Accordingly, if the second user selects the 'Approve' button, the first user may control the corresponding electronic device. In this case, the first user may be set to control the corresponding electronic device only for a preset time. On the other hand, if the second user selects the 'reject' button, the first user may not be able to control the corresponding electronic device.

Meanwhile, if it is determined that the second user is outside, the preset priority may be automatically changed. Specifically, the second user previously set as the priority may be changed to the lower priority, and the first user previously set to the lower priority may be automatically changed to the priority. In this case, the first terminal 100 and the second terminal 200 may display a message indicating that the order has been changed as described above.

The present invention described above can be implemented as computer-readable codes on a medium in which a program is recorded. The computer-readable medium includes all kinds of recording devices in which data readable by a computer system is stored. Examples of computer-readable media include Hard Disk Drive (HDD), Solid State Disk (SSD), Silicon Disk Drive (SDD), ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, and optical data storage device. In addition, it also includes being implemented in the form of a carrier wave (eg, transmission through the Internet). In addition, the computer may include a control unit 180 of the terminal. Accordingly, the above detailed description should not be construed as restrictive in all respects but as exemplary. The scope of the present invention should be determined by a reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all modifications within the equivalent scope of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention.

100: mobile terminal 110: wireless communication unit
120: AV input unit 130: user input unit
140: sensing unit 150: output unit
160: interface unit 170: memory
180: control unit 190: power supply unit

Claims (14)

camera;
a touch screen acquired by the camera and configured to display a preview screen including an object corresponding to the electronic device and an icon corresponding to the electronic device; and
a control unit that displays a control history screen for an electronic device corresponding to the selected icon on one side of the icon when the icon is selected; and
The control history screen is
At least one of user information of another terminal connected to the electronic device, location information of the other terminal, and signal strength between the other terminal and the server,
The control unit is
When a user other than the user controls the electronic device, at least one of user information of the other terminal, location information of the other terminal, and signal strength between the other terminal and the server is listed to be exposed on the control history screen, , when the priority of the electronic device is set, the mobile terminal operates so that the control of the second user with a lower priority is not permitted with respect to the control of the first user with the higher priority. delete According to claim 1,
The control unit is
and displaying an icon for collectively turning on or turning off a plurality of electronic devices captured on the displayed preview screen on one area of the touch screen.

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