JP4413876B2 - Mobile terminal providing mobile interface and mobile interface providing method using the same - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a mobile terminal equipped with a pointing device, and more particularly, to a mobile terminal providing a mobile interface for providing a user interface that is convenient and interesting to a user, and a mobile object interface providing method using the mobile terminal. .

  Conventionally, a screen for displaying a menu of a mobile terminal has a lattice type structure. At this time, in order to execute a menu desired by the user, the menu can be controlled using xy coordinate navigation by operating a cursor or a four-way key in a grid designated in the menu list.

  However, with the increase in memory and the provision of various functions related to multimedia, the data of mobile terminals becomes enormous and the menu structure becomes complicated, so the specified lattice type interface and stepped structure However, there is an essential limitation in constructing a screen in a style desired by the user by presenting a lot of information.

  Further, the grid-type menu approach method by key operation has a problem in that it increases the number of key operations by the user and the operation time, which is inconvenient.

  On the other hand, when providing an object-centered menu in a window environment, the menu is fixed at a specific position, so there is a limit to giving the user an element of enjoyment. appear.

  In particular, even in the case of a mobile terminal equipped with a pointing device such as a touch screen, a specific menu in a fixed menu list must be accurately pointed. The user may be overstressed.

  The present invention has been proposed to solve the above-mentioned problems, and provides a mobile interface for easily managing and accessing complicated and enormous data, menus, and event information of terminals. It is an object to provide a mobile terminal and a method for providing a mobile interface using the mobile terminal.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal providing a mobile interface that allows a user to quickly and easily access an application desired by using a space between freely movable mobile bodies, and It is to provide a method for providing a used mobile interface.

  As another object, by displaying a mobile object representing each specific application in various forms, it is possible not only to easily select a specific application but also to provide an element of enjoyment to the user. Another object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal that provides a mobile interface and a method for providing a mobile interface using the mobile terminal.

  As one aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object, a mobile interface providing method using a mobile terminal according to the present invention includes: (a) a specific terminal using a mobile terminal equipped with a pointing device; Displaying one or more mobile objects representing the application on the screen of the terminal; (b) detecting the occurrence of a specific event; and (c) displaying the mobile object by detecting the event occurrence. And changing the stage.

As another aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object, a mobile interface providing method using a mobile terminal according to the present invention uses a mobile terminal equipped with a pointing device.
(A) displaying one or more mobile objects representative of each specific application on the screen of the terminal; (b) inputting a specific point in the screen via the pointing device; (C) displaying a shape that moves toward the point until the moving bodies located within a predetermined distance from the point gather around the point.

  As still another aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object, a mobile interface providing method using a mobile terminal according to the present invention uses a mobile terminal equipped with a pointing device, (a) Displaying one or more mobile objects representing a specific application on a screen of the terminal; (b) sensing the occurrence of a specific event; and (c) reporting the occurrence of the event. Changing the appearance of the mobile object for a specific application that manages the event of the mobile object.

  As still another aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object, a mobile interface providing method using a mobile terminal according to the present invention uses a mobile terminal equipped with a pointing device, (a) Displaying one or more mobile objects representing a specific application on a screen of the terminal; (b) sensing the occurrence of a specific event; and (c) generating the event according to the occurrence of the event. Displaying a representative icon at a predetermined position on the screen; and (d) displaying a shape of a moving object for the specific application that manages the event among the moving objects moving to a position where the icon is located. And comprising.

  As yet another aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object, a mobile terminal providing a mobile interface according to the present invention includes a pointing device, a display unit, and at least one representative of each specific application. A control unit configured to display the mobile unit on the display unit, detect the occurrence of a specific event, and control to change the display of the mobile unit according to the detection of the event occurrence.

  As yet another aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object, a mobile terminal providing a mobile interface according to the present invention includes a pointing device, a display unit, and at least one representative of each specific application. When a specific point in the display unit is input via the pointing device, the mobile unit located within a predetermined distance from the point is placed around the point. And a control unit that controls to display a shape that moves toward the point until gathering.

  As yet another aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object, a mobile terminal providing a mobile interface according to the present invention includes a pointing device, a display unit, and at least one representative of each specific application. In order to detect the occurrence of a specific event and to notify the occurrence of the event, the appearance of the mobile body for a specific application that manages the event is displayed. And a control unit that controls to change.

  As yet another aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object, a mobile terminal providing a mobile interface according to the present invention includes a pointing device, a display unit, and at least one representative of each specific application. A moving object is displayed on the display unit, the occurrence of a specific event is detected, an icon representing the event is displayed at a predetermined position on the screen when the event occurs, And a control unit that controls to display a shape of a moving object for the specific application that manages the event to move to the point where the icon is located.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides, for example, the following means.
(Item 1)
In a mobile interface providing method using a mobile terminal equipped with a pointing device,
(A) displaying one or more mobile objects representing each particular application on the screen of the terminal;
(B) sensing the occurrence of a specific event;
(C) changing the display of the moving body by sensing the occurrence of the event;
A mobile interface providing method using a mobile terminal comprising:
(Item 2)
The specific events above are
The method for providing a mobile interface using a mobile terminal according to item 1, wherein a specific point in the screen is selected through the pointing device.
(Item 3)
Step (c) above
3. The mobile interface providing method using a mobile terminal according to item 2, wherein the mobile body located within a predetermined distance from the point is displayed around the point.
(Item 4)
The specific events above are
The mobile interface providing method using the mobile terminal according to item 1, wherein the mobile terminal is received from outside.
(Item 5)
(D) The mobile terminal according to item 1, further comprising a step of executing a specific application represented by the selected mobile body when any one of the mobile bodies is selected. The mobile interface providing method used.
(Item 6)
In a mobile interface providing method using a mobile terminal equipped with a pointing device,
(A) displaying one or more mobile objects representing each particular application on the screen of the terminal;
(B) inputting a specific point in the screen via the pointing device;
(C) displaying a shape that moves toward the point until the mobile objects located within a predetermined distance from the point gather around the point;
A mobile interface providing method using a mobile terminal comprising:
(Item 7)
Step (c) above
(C-1) A mobile interface providing method using a mobile terminal according to item 6, including a step of changing the appearance of the moving mobile body.
(Item 8)
Item 7. The method for providing a moving body interface using the mobile terminal according to Item 6, wherein the user can set the moving speed of the moving body.
(Item 9)
(d) The mobile interface using the mobile terminal according to item 6, further comprising a step of executing a specific application represented by the selected mobile body when any one of the mobile bodies is selected. How to provide.
(Item 10)
Step (d) above includes
(D-1) The mobile interface providing method using the mobile terminal according to item 9, including the step of changing the appearance of the selected mobile body.
(Item 11)
Step (d) above includes
(D-2) The mobile interface provision method using the mobile terminal of item 9 including the step of outputting the sound for notifying selection of the said mobile body.
(Item 12)
In a mobile interface providing method using a mobile terminal equipped with a pointing device,
(A) displaying one or more mobile objects representing each particular application on the screen of the terminal;
(B) sensing the occurrence of a specific event;
(C) changing the appearance of the mobile body for a specific application that manages the event of the mobile body in order to notify the occurrence of the event;
A mobile interface providing method using a mobile terminal comprising:
(Item 13)
Step (c) above
Item 13. The method for providing a mobile interface using the mobile terminal according to Item 12, wherein the color of the mobile is changed.
(Item 14)
(D) The mobile interface using the mobile terminal according to item 12, further comprising a step of executing a specific application represented by the selected mobile body when any one of the mobile bodies is selected. How to provide.
(Item 15)
In a mobile interface method using a mobile terminal equipped with a pointing device,
(A) displaying one or more mobile objects representing each particular application on the screen of the terminal;
(B) sensing the occurrence of a specific event;
(C) displaying an icon representative of the event at a predetermined position on the screen upon occurrence of the event;
(D) displaying a shape in which a moving body for a specific application that manages the event among the moving bodies moves to a point where the icon is located;
A mobile interface providing method using a mobile terminal comprising:
(Item 16)
Item 16. The method for providing a moving body interface using the mobile terminal according to Item 15, wherein the user can set the moving speed of the moving body.
(Item 17)
(E) The mobile interface using the mobile terminal according to item 15, further comprising a step of executing a specific application represented by the selected mobile body when any one of the mobile bodies is selected. How to provide.
(Item 18)
18. The method for providing a mobile interface using the mobile terminal according to any one of items 1 to 17, wherein the mobile is displayed in a dynamically changeable image form.
(Item 19)
18. The method for providing a mobile interface using the mobile terminal according to any one of items 1 to 17, wherein the pointing device is a touch screen.
(Item 20)
18. The method for providing a mobile interface using the mobile terminal according to any one of items 1 to 17, wherein the pointing device is a touch pad.
(Item 21)
A pointing device,
A display unit;
One or more mobile objects representing each specific application are displayed on the display unit to detect occurrence of a specific event, and control the display of the mobile object to be changed by detecting the occurrence of the event. A control unit;
A mobile terminal that provides a mobile interface including:
(Item 22)
The specific events above are
Item 22. The mobile terminal providing the mobile interface according to Item 21, wherein a specific point in the display unit is selected through the pointing device.
(Item 23)
The control unit
23. A mobile terminal providing a mobile interface according to Item 22, wherein the mobile object located within a predetermined distance from the point is controlled to be displayed around the point.
(Item 24)
The specific events above are
Item 22. The mobile terminal providing the mobile interface according to Item 21, wherein the mobile terminal receives a message from outside.
(Item 25)
The control unit
The mobile providing the mobile object interface according to Item 21, further comprising the operation of executing a specific application represented by the selected mobile object when any one of the mobile objects is selected. Terminal machine.
(Item 26)
A pointing device,
A display unit;
When one or more mobile objects representing each specific application are displayed on the display unit and a specific point in the display unit is input via the pointing device, the predetermined point is within a predetermined distance from the point. A control unit that controls to display a shape that moves toward the point until the moving body that is located gathers around the point;
A mobile terminal that provides a mobile interface including:
(Item 27)
The control unit
27. A mobile terminal providing a mobile interface according to item 26, further performing an operation of changing the appearance of the moving mobile.
(Item 28)
27. A mobile terminal providing a mobile interface according to item 26, wherein a user can set a moving speed of the mobile body.
(Item 29)
The control unit
The mobile providing the mobile interface according to item 26, further comprising the operation of executing a specific application represented by the selected mobile when one of the mobiles is selected. Terminal machine.
(Item 30)
The control unit
30. A mobile terminal providing a mobile interface according to item 29, further performing an operation of changing the appearance of the selected mobile.
(Item 31)
A sound output unit;
The control unit
30. A mobile terminal providing a mobile interface according to item 29, further comprising an operation of outputting sound for notifying selection of the mobile body via the acoustic output unit.
(Item 32)
A pointing device,
A display unit;
One or more mobile objects representing each specific application are displayed on the display unit to detect the occurrence of a specific event and manage the event among the mobile objects to notify the occurrence of the event. A control unit that controls to change the appearance of the moving object for a specific application
A mobile terminal that provides a mobile interface including:
(Item 33)
The change in the appearance of the moving body is
33. A mobile terminal providing the mobile interface according to Item 32, wherein the mobile interface is a color change of the mobile body.
(Item 34)
The control unit
33. The movement for providing a moving body interface according to item 32, further comprising, when any one of the moving bodies is selected, an operation of executing a specific application represented by the selected moving body. Terminal machine.
(Item 35)
A pointing device,
A display unit;
One or more mobile objects representing each specific application are displayed on the display unit, the occurrence of a specific event is detected, and an icon representing the event is displayed on the screen according to the occurrence of the event. A control unit that displays the position and controls the moving body for the specific application that manages the event among the moving bodies to display a shape that moves to the point where the icon is located;
A mobile terminal that provides a mobile interface including:
(Item 36)
36. A mobile terminal providing a mobile interface according to item 35, wherein a user can set a moving speed of the mobile body.
(Item 37)
The control unit
36. The movement for providing a moving body interface according to item 35, further comprising the operation of executing a specific application represented by the selected moving body when any one of the moving bodies is selected. Terminal machine.
(Item 38)
38. A mobile terminal providing a mobile interface according to any one of items 21 to 37, wherein the mobile is displayed in a dynamically changeable image form.
(Item 39)
40. The mobile terminal providing the mobile interface according to any one of Items 21 to 37, wherein the pointing device is a touch screen.
(Item 40)
The mobile terminal providing the mobile interface according to any one of Items 21 to 37, wherein the pointing device is a touch pad.

  The effects of the mobile terminal providing the mobile interface according to the present invention and the mobile interface providing method using the mobile terminal are as follows.

  First, according to the present invention, it becomes easy to manage complicated and enormous data, menus, and event information of a terminal using a mobile interface.

  Secondly, it is possible to quickly and easily access an application desired by a user by using a space between movable bodies that can freely move.

  Thirdly, by displaying a mobile object representing each specific application in various forms, it is possible not only to easily select a specific application but also to provide an enjoyable element to the user.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, by providing a user interface for conveniently selecting and easily accessing various functions, menus, folders, contents, etc. provided by the mobile terminal, Convenience can be improved.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a mobile interface providing method using a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a standby screen that provides a mobile interface according to the present invention.

  A mobile interface providing method using a mobile terminal according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The method for providing a mobile interface according to the present invention can use a mobile terminal equipped with a pointing device. A pointing device is a menu item selection or execution, moving a cursor or pointer on the display screen for operations such as specifying a range of cells in a spreadsheet (spreadsheet) or a set of words in a document. An input device used to control the. Typical pointing devices include a touch screen, a touch pad, and a mouse.

First, one or more mobile objects representing each specific application are displayed on the screen of the terminal (S100).
The application includes various functions, menus, folders, contents, and the like that can be provided by the terminal. FIG. 2 shows TV, alarm, calendar, message, and album as examples of applications. Each application has a lower layer structure, and the lower layer structure is also displayed as a structure of a mobile interface provided by the present invention.

The mobile body is preferably displayed in a dynamically changeable image form. The example shown in FIG. 2 displays an image of a fish as a moving object. However, the fish character is merely an example, and the moving body can be imaged as a character having various shapes. Moreover, it can display with the character of a different shape for each moving body representing each specific application.
That is, a mobile object representing TV can be displayed with a fish-shaped character, and a mobile object representing an alarm can be displayed with a shark-shaped character.

  The moving body can move randomly on the standby screen. That is, in the example of FIG. 2, the fish can move around like an aquarium. However, the moving speed of the moving body can be arbitrarily set by the user. The mobile body may be displayed at a predetermined fixed position. At this time, the moving body may be displayed so as not to move at all or to tremble at the fixed position.

Then, the user can register or delete the moving object for a specific application so that the moving object is displayed on the standby screen.
In addition, the mobile body may be configured with an object oriented programming (OOP) module. Thereafter, the occurrence of a specific event is detected (S110).

  Here, the event refers to a change that occurs in the terminal. For example, the user may select a specific point in the screen via the pointing device or may receive a message from the outside. Of course, in order to receive a message, the mobile terminal must have a separate communication module.

Thereafter, the display of the moving body is changed by detecting the occurrence of the event (S120).
There are various types of changes in the display of the mobile body. That is, the pattern, color, size, movement form, movement speed, etc. of the moving body are included.
For example, when an event occurs in which a specific point in the screen is selected via the pointing device, the moving body located within a predetermined distance from the point can be displayed around the point. At this time, it is possible to display a process in which each moving body moves from the original position to the vicinity of the point. It is set by the user how far the moving body is moved from the point.

  As another example, when an event for receiving a message from the outside occurs, the user can be notified that the message has been received by changing the color of the moving object for a specific application that manages the message.

  When any one of the mobile objects is selected (S130), a specific application represented by the selected mobile object is executed (S140). For example, when the user selects a mobile object for an application relating to a message, the user can enter the application relating to the message. The selection of the moving body is performed via the pointing device.

  The execution form of the specific application differs depending on each application. That is, when the application is an upper menu having a lower menu tree, the lower menu tree is displayed. At this time, the lower menu tree is also displayed by the method for providing a mobile interface according to the present invention.

  Alternatively, when the application is a music file, the music file is driven.

  Hereinafter, a more specific embodiment relating to a method for providing a mobile interface according to the present invention will be described in detail.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a mobile interface providing method using a mobile terminal according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention.

  4A to 4G are exemplary views of a mobile interface provided by a second preferred embodiment of the present invention.

  A method for providing a mobile interface using a mobile terminal according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The mobile interface providing method according to the present invention uses a mobile terminal equipped with a pointing device.

  3 and 4 illustrate a touch screen as an example of a pointing device, the touch screen is merely an example of a pointing device, and is not limited thereto.

  First, as shown in FIG. 4A, one or more mobile objects representing each specific application are displayed on the screen of the terminal (S300). Detailed features relating to the specific application and the mobile are the same as those described in the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 4B, a specific point in the screen is input through the pointing device (S310). For example, as in the first preferred embodiment of the present invention, the user can select any point on the touch screen using a finger or a stylus pen.

Thereafter, a shape of moving toward the point is displayed until the moving bodies located within a predetermined distance from the input point gather around the point (S320).
The user can set the moving speed of the moving body. At this time, the same moving speed can be set for all the moving bodies, and different moving speeds can be set for the respective moving bodies.

  FIG. 4C shows that a moving body located within a predetermined distance from the input point represents a TV, a message, and a calendar. FIG. 4D shows a moving body representing the TV, a message, and a calendar. It shows the state gathered around the input point.

  At this time, the appearance of the moving moving body can be changed (S330). This is because the change in the appearance visually shows the differentiation from the moving object that does not move. The change in appearance is various, such as a change in pattern, color, and size, and two or more changes may occur simultaneously.

  When any one of the moving objects is selected (S340), a specific application represented by the selected moving object is executed (S360). FIG. 4E shows a situation where a mobile object representing a message is selected, and FIG. 4G shows a state where an application called a message is executed. The selection of the mobile body can be performed via a pointing device.

  At this time, it is possible to change the appearance of the selected moving body or output sound for notifying the selection of the moving body (S350). The change in appearance or sound output can occur simultaneously. Through the process (S350), the user knows that a specific mobile object has been correctly selected.

  FIG. 4F displays a circle having three lines on the mobile object representing the message to indicate that the mobile object representing the message has been selected.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a mobile interface providing method using a mobile terminal according to a third preferred embodiment of the present invention.

  6A to 6D are views illustrating a mobile interface provided by a third preferred embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 7 is another exemplary view according to a third preferred embodiment of the present invention.

  A method of providing a mobile interface using a mobile terminal according to a third preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The mobile interface providing method according to the present invention uses a mobile terminal equipped with a pointing device.

  First, as shown in FIG. 6A, one or more mobile objects representing each specific application are displayed on the screen of the terminal (S500). Detailed features relating to the specific application and the mobile are the same as those described in the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

  Thereafter, the occurrence of a specific event is detected (S510).

  The event refers to a change occurring in the terminal as in the first preferred embodiment of the present invention. For example, message reception, battery shortage, alarm time notification, etc.

  In the case of notification of battery shortage or alarm time, the user can set the event occurrence time. That is, an event can be set to occur when the remaining battery level falls below a predetermined level.

  In addition, an event can be set to occur 30 minutes before the alarm setting time.

Thereafter, in order to notify the occurrence of the event, the appearance of the mobile body for the specific application that manages the event is changed among the mobile bodies (S520).
The change in appearance refers to a change in pattern, color, size, etc., as described above.

  FIG. 6B shows an example in which the appearance of a mobile object representing an alarm is changed to notify that the set alarm time is approaching. FIG. 7 shows an example in which the appearance of a mobile object representing a battery is changed in order to notify an event that a battery is insufficient.

  When any one of the moving objects is selected (S530), a specific application represented by the selected moving object is executed (S540). The selection may be made via the pointing device.

  For example, FIG. 6C shows a situation where a mobile object representing an alarm is selected, and FIG. 6D shows a state where an application called an alarm is executed. The user can check the alarm time by looking at the screen of FIG. 6D. Similarly, in the case of the battery shortage event of FIG. 7, when a mobile object representing the battery is selected, an application called a battery is executed, and it can be confirmed how much the remaining battery level is.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a mobile interface providing method using a mobile terminal according to a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention.

  9A to 9E are diagrams illustrating a mobile interface provided by a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention.

  A method for providing a mobile interface using a mobile terminal according to a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The mobile interface providing method according to the present invention uses a mobile terminal equipped with a pointing device.

  First, as shown in FIG. 9A, one or more mobile objects representing each specific application are displayed on the screen of the terminal (S800). Detailed features relating to the specific application and the mobile are the same as those described in the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

  Thereafter, the occurrence of a specific event is detected (S810). The detailed features of the event occurrence detection step (S810) are the same as those described in the third preferred embodiment of the present invention.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the event occurs, an icon representing the event is displayed at a predetermined position on the screen (S820). FIG. 9B shows that a new message has been received by displaying a letter-shaped icon on the upper left corner of the screen (dotted line in FIG. 9B).

  Thereafter, a shape of the moving object corresponding to the specific application that manages the event moves to the point where the icon is located is displayed (S830). For example, as shown in FIG. 9C, when an event of reception of a new message occurs, a mobile object representing the message moves toward an icon indicating reception of the message.

  FIG. 9D shows a state in which the mobile object representing the message has arrived at the icon representing reception of the message. The user can see from the screen of FIG. 9D that a new message has been received. Further, the user can set the moving speed of the moving body.

  Meanwhile, the icon for managing the event and the moving object for the specific application for managing the event may be displayed while moving on the screen.

  FIG. 9E shows that an icon representing reception of a message and a mobile object representing the message have moved together.

  Further, as described above, the moving body for the specific application that manages the event can change the appearance such as the pattern, the color, and the size. In FIG. 9D, the color of the moving object representing the message is displayed darker than the other moving objects.

  If any one of the moving objects is selected (S840), a specific application represented by the selected moving object is executed (S850). The detailed specification regarding the steps S840 and S850 is the same as that described in the third preferred embodiment of the present invention. For example, FIG. 9E shows a situation where a mobile object representing a message is selected.

  FIG. 10 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal providing a mobile interface according to a fifth preferred embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 10, a mobile terminal providing a mobile interface according to a fifth preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

  The mobile terminal according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention includes a wireless communication unit 10, a control unit 11, a touch screen 12, a display unit 13, a sound output unit 14, and a memory 15.

  The wireless communication unit 10 is not necessarily provided in the present invention as a communication device for transmitting and receiving data to and from the outside.

  The controller 11 summarizes the operation of the mobile terminal according to the present invention.

  The touch screen 12 is preferably provided in the display unit 13 as an input device that receives an input signal by an external touch. However, the touch screen 12 is merely an example of a pointing device, and is not limited thereto. Accordingly, the input device of the mobile terminal according to the present invention includes all pointing devices such as a touch pad and a mouse in addition to the touch screen 12.

  The display unit 13 is a display device for displaying the state of the terminal and various information.

  The operation of the mobile terminal according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the controller 11 as follows. The operation example of the control unit 11 is roughly divided into four, each corresponding to the mobile interface providing method according to the first to fourth embodiments of the present invention. Therefore, a detailed description of each operation example of the control unit 11 is omitted.

First Operation Example The control unit 11 displays one or more mobile objects representing each specific application on the display unit 13 to detect occurrence of a specific event, and to detect the occurrence of the event, the control unit 11 detects the occurrence of the specific event. Control the display of the moving body to change.

Detailed features relating to the specific application, mobile object and specific event are the same as those described in the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
That is, as an example of the specific event, when a specific point on the display unit 13 is selected via the touch screen 12, the control unit 11 is configured to move the moving body located within a predetermined distance from the point. Is controlled to display around the point.

  Another example of the specific event is receiving a message from the outside.

  In addition, when any one of the moving objects is selected, the control unit 11 can further perform an operation of executing a specific application represented by the selected moving object.

Second Operation Example The control unit 11 displays one or more moving objects representing each specific application on the display unit 13, and a specific point in the display unit 13 is displayed via the touch screen 12. When input, control is performed so as to display a shape that moves toward the point until the moving objects located within a predetermined distance from the point gather around the point.

  Detailed features relating to the specific application and the moving body are the same as those described in the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

  The user can arbitrarily set the moving speed of the moving body.

  The controller 11 can further perform an operation of changing the appearance of the moving moving body.

  And when any one of the said mobile bodies is selected, the said control part 11 can further perform the operation | movement which performs the specific application which the selected mobile body represents.

  Further, the control unit 11 can further perform an operation of changing the appearance of the selected moving body or outputting sound for notifying the selection of the moving body via the sound output unit 14. Of course, the appearance change and sound output of the moving body can be performed simultaneously.

Third Operation Example The control unit 11 displays one or more mobile objects representing each specific application on the display unit 13, detects the occurrence of a specific event, and notifies the occurrence of the event. Therefore, control is performed so as to change the appearance of the moving object for a specific application that manages the event among the moving objects.

  Detailed features relating to the specific application, the moving body, and the appearance change of the moving body are the same as those described in the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

  In addition, when any one of the moving objects is selected, the control unit 11 can further perform an operation of executing a specific application represented by the selected moving object.

Fourth Operation Example The control unit 11 displays one or more mobile objects representing each specific application on the display unit 13 to detect the occurrence of a specific event, and the event is generated by the occurrence of the event. Is displayed at a predetermined position of the display unit 13, and a moving body for the specific application that manages the event is displayed as a moving shape to the point where the icon is located. Control.

  Detailed features relating to the specific application and the mobile are the same as those described in the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

  The user can arbitrarily set the moving speed of the moving body.

  In addition, when any one of the moving objects is selected, the control unit 11 can further perform an operation of executing a specific application represented by the selected moving object.

  As mentioned above, although this invention has been illustrated using preferable embodiment of this invention, this invention should not be limited and limited to this embodiment. It is understood that the scope of the present invention should be construed only by the claims. It is understood that those skilled in the art can implement an equivalent range from the description of specific preferred embodiments of the present invention based on the description of the present invention and common general technical knowledge.

  Provided is a mobile terminal that provides a mobile interface for approaching by easily managing complicated and enormous data, menus, and event information of the terminal, and a method of providing a mobile interface using the mobile terminal.

  A method for providing a mobile interface using a mobile terminal according to the present invention includes: (a) one or more mobile objects representing each specific application using the mobile terminal equipped with a pointing device; (B) detecting the occurrence of a specific event, and (c) changing the display of the mobile body by detecting the occurrence of the event.

3 is a flowchart of a mobile interface providing method using a mobile terminal according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention. It is drawing which showed an example of the standby screen which provides the mobile body interface which concerns on this invention. 6 is a flowchart of a mobile interface providing method using a mobile terminal according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a view illustrating a mobile interface provided by a second preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a view illustrating a mobile interface provided by a second preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a view illustrating a mobile interface provided by a second preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a view illustrating a mobile interface provided by a second preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a view illustrating a mobile interface provided by a second preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a view illustrating a mobile interface provided by a second preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a view illustrating a mobile interface provided by a second preferred embodiment of the present invention. 7 is a flowchart of a mobile interface providing method using a mobile terminal according to a third preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a view illustrating a mobile interface provided by a third preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a view illustrating a mobile interface provided by a third preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a view illustrating a mobile interface provided by a third preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a view illustrating a mobile interface provided by a third preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is another exemplary view according to a third preferred embodiment of the present invention. 10 is a flowchart of a method for providing a mobile interface using a mobile terminal according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a view illustrating a mobile interface provided by a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a view illustrating a mobile interface provided by a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a view illustrating a mobile interface provided by a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a view illustrating a mobile interface provided by a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a view illustrating a mobile interface provided by a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal providing a mobile interface according to a fifth preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Claims (12)

A method for providing a graphical user interface for a mobile terminal with a pointing device, comprising:
(A) displaying one or more mobile objects associated with one or more applications of the mobile terminal on a screen;
(B) detecting an event related to a first application of the one or more applications of the mobile terminal;
(C) displaying an indicator icon indicating detection of the event at a fixed position on the screen;
(D) changing the pattern of movement of the mobile object associated with the first application, the changed pattern of movement resulting in the mobile object intercepting the indicator icon. And a method comprising. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a user can set a moving speed of the moving body. (E) when said one of the moving body is selected, the method according further comprises, in claim 1 the step of the selected moving object to perform a specific application to be representative. The moving body is displayed in a dynamic changeable image form, the method according to any one of claims 1-3. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein the pointing device is a touch screen. The pointing device is a touch pad, the method according to any one of claims 1 to 4. A pointing device,
A display unit;
A mobile terminal providing a graphical user interface, comprising:
The control unit displays one or more mobile objects related to one or more applications of the mobile terminal on a screen, and relates to a first application of the one or more applications of the mobile terminal. An event icon is displayed, an indicator icon indicating the detection of the event is displayed at a fixed position on the screen, and the movement pattern of the moving object related to the first application is changed. The mobile terminal, wherein the changed pattern of movement results in the moving body intercepting the indicator icon. The mobile terminal according to claim 7 , wherein a user can set a moving speed of the moving body. The controller is
The mobile terminal according to claim 7 , further comprising an operation of executing a specific application represented by the selected mobile body when any one of the mobile bodies is selected. The mobile terminal according to any one of claims 7 to 9 , wherein the mobile object is displayed in a dynamically changeable image form. The mobile terminal according to any one of claims 7 to 10 , wherein the pointing device is a touch screen. The mobile terminal according to any one of claims 7 to 10 , wherein the pointing device is a touch pad.

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