KR101643861B1 - Mobile terminal and method for controlling the same - Google Patents

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KR101643861B1
KR101643861B1 KR1020140082282A KR20140082282A KR101643861B1 KR 101643861 B1 KR101643861 B1 KR 101643861B1 KR 1020140082282 A KR1020140082282 A KR 1020140082282A KR 20140082282 A KR20140082282 A KR 20140082282A KR 101643861 B1 KR101643861 B1 KR 101643861B1
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The present invention relates to a smart watch capable of interlocking with a mobile terminal, including: a plurality of microphones for receiving an external acoustic signal; When a predetermined event occurs, enters a sound signal recognition mode, and if the sound signal inputted through the microphones is an acoustic signal registered as a dangerous signal, a direction of the received sound signal is detected and then a predetermined alarm signal is outputted ; And a display unit for displaying information on the alarm signal.

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

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to a mobile terminal that detects an external danger signal and provides various types of alarm information and a control method thereof.

A terminal can be divided into a mobile / portable terminal and a stationary terminal depending on whether the terminal is movable or not. The mobile terminal can be divided into a handheld terminal and a vehicle mounted terminal according to whether the user can directly carry the mobile terminal.

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

Such a terminal has various functions, for example, a multimedia player having a complex function such as photographing or moving picture shooting, reproduction of music or video file, reception of game or broadcasting, . In order to support and enhance the functionality of such terminals, it may be considered to improve the structural and / or software parts of the terminal.

In recent years, as the number of persons who are deaf or earphones are increasingly moved to their ears, the number of times of occurrence of a dangerous situation such as a traffic accident is increasing due to the fact that they can not hear outside beeps or horns. Accordingly, there is a desperate need to detect a dangerous signal such as a warning sound or a horn sound among various sound signals generated from the outside to intuitively feedback to the user.

The present invention is directed to solving the above-mentioned problems and other problems. Another object of the present invention is to provide a watch-type mobile terminal and a control method thereof, which detect dangerous signals among external sound signals and provide various types of alarm information.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a microphone comprising: a plurality of microphones for receiving an external acoustic signal; When a predetermined event occurs, enters a sound signal recognition mode, and if the sound signal inputted through the microphones is an acoustic signal registered as a dangerous signal, a direction of the received sound signal is detected and then a predetermined alarm signal is outputted ; And a display unit for displaying information on the alarm signal.

Effects of the mobile terminal and the control method according to the present invention will be described as follows.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, by providing the occurrence of a dangerous situation and its location in a visual / auditory / tactile manner to a person wearing a hearing aid or earphone, It has the advantage of being able to prepare for a dangerous situation.

Meanwhile, various other effects will be directly or implicitly disclosed in the detailed description according to the embodiment of the present invention to be described later.

FIG. 1A is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to the present invention; FIG.
FIG. 1B and FIG. 1C are conceptual diagrams illustrating an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention in different directions; FIG.
FIGS. 2A and 2B are perspective views showing an example of a watch-type mobile terminal 200 according to another embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
3 is a flow chart illustrating the operation of the smart watch according to the first embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
5 is a flow chart illustrating the operation of the smart watch according to the third embodiment of the present invention;
6 is a diagram referred to explain the operation of a smart watch that provides visual alarm information in the event of a critical event;
7 is a diagram referred to explain the operation of a smart watch providing tactile alarm information in the event of a dangerous situation;
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining an operation of a smart watch for stopping reproduction of a multimedia file through a simple touch input when receiving a preset voice signal; FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The mobile communication module 112 may be a mobile communication module or a mobile communication module such as a mobile communication module or a mobile communication module that uses technology standards or a communication method (e.g., Global System for Mobile communication (GSM), Code Division Multi Access (CDMA), Code Division Multi Access 2000 (Enhanced Voice-Data Optimized or Enhanced Voice-Data Only), Wideband CDMA (WCDMA), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Long Term Evolution (LTE) And an external terminal, or a server on a mobile communication network established according to a long term evolution (e. G., Long Term Evolution-Advanced).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal can be extended to a wearable device that can be worn on the body beyond the dimension that the user mainly grasps and uses. These wearable devices include smart watch, smart glass, and head mounted display (HMD). Hereinafter, examples of a mobile terminal extended to a wearable device will be described.

The wearable device can be made to be able to exchange (or interlock) data with another mobile terminal 100. The short range communication module 114 can detect (or recognize) a wearable device capable of communicating with the mobile terminal 100. If the detected wearable device is a device authenticated to communicate with the mobile terminal 100, the control unit 180 may transmit at least a part of the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 to the wearable device 100 via the short- Lt; / RTI > Accordingly, the user can use the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 through the wearable device. For example, when a telephone is received in the mobile terminal 100, it is possible to perform a telephone conversation via the wearable device or to confirm the received message via the wearable device when a message is received in the mobile terminal 100 .

2A and 2B are perspective views showing an example of a watch-type mobile terminal 200 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

2A and 2B, a watch-type mobile terminal 200 includes a main body 201 having a display portion 251 and a band 202 connected to the main body 201 and configured to be worn on the wrist . In general, a watch-type mobile terminal 200 may include features of the mobile terminal 100 of Figures 1A-1C or similar features. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the watch-type mobile terminal 200 is referred to as a smart watch.

The main body 201 includes a case that forms an appearance. As shown, the case may include a first case 201a and a second case 201b that provide an internal space for accommodating various electronic components. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a single case may be configured to provide the internal space, so that a mobile terminal 200 of a unibody may be realized.

The smart watch 200 is configured to enable wireless communication, and the main body 201 may be provided with an antenna for the wireless communication. On the other hand, the antenna can expand its performance by using a case. For example, a case including a conductive material may be configured to electrically connect with the antenna to extend the ground or radiating area.

A display unit 251 may be disposed on the front surface of the main body 201 to output information and a touch sensor may be provided on the display unit 251 to implement the touch screen. The window 251a of the display unit 251 may be mounted on the first case 201a to form a front surface of the terminal body together with the first case 201a.

The main body 201 may include an audio output unit 252, a camera 221, first and second microphones 222a (not shown), a user input unit 223, and the like. The first and second microphones 222a (not shown) are respectively disposed on the left and right sides of the first case 202a to sense the direction of an acoustic signal input from the outside. When the display unit 251 is implemented as a touch screen, the display unit 251 may function as a user input unit 323, so that the main body 201 may not have a separate key.

The nerve stimulating portions 231a and 231b and the band pulling portion 232 are disposed on the rear surface of the main body 201 to output alarm information using the tactile sense. That is, the nerve stimulation units 231a and 231b apply electric stimulation to the wrist part of the user, thereby making the user's attention possible. In addition, the band pulling portion 232 can tighten the band 202 surrounding the wrist of the user, thereby attracting the user's attention.

The band 202 is worn on the wrist so as to surround the wrist, and may be formed of a flexible material for easy wearing. As an example, the band 202 may be formed of leather, rubber, silicone, synthetic resin, or the like. In addition, the band 202 may be detachably attached to the main body 201, and may be configured to be replaceable by various types of bands according to the user's preference.

On the other hand, the band 202 can be used to extend the performance of the antenna. For example, the band 202 may include a ground extension (not shown) that is electrically connected to the antenna and extends the ground region.

The band 202 may be provided with a fastener 202a. The fastener 202a may be embodied by a buckle, a snap-fit hook structure, or a velcro (trademark), and may include a stretchable section or material . In this drawing, an example in which the fastener 202a is embodied as a buckle is shown.

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

3 is a flow chart illustrating the operation of the smart watch according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In the following description, the smart watch 200 will be described on the assumption that the short-range wireless communication is connected to the mobile terminal 100 so as to exchange data.

3, when a multimedia file is being reproduced while the earphone is attached to the interface unit 160 of the mobile terminal 100 or the Bluetooth earphone is wirelessly connected (S310), the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 Transmits information on whether the earphone is connected or not and whether the multimedia file is played back to the smart watch 200. [ The control unit 280 of the smart watch 200 receives information on whether the earphone is connected and whether the multimedia file is reproduced through the short distance communication module 214 at step S320.

When the controller 280 of the smart watch 200 recognizes the fact that the earphone is installed and the multimedia file is reproduced through the received information, the control unit 280 of the smart watch 200 generates a sound signal recognition mode for sensing a dangerous signal among various sound signals generated from the outside (S330).

Meanwhile, although not shown in the drawing, in another embodiment, when the hearing impaired person mode is set through the setting menu (e.g., accessibility menu) of the mobile terminal 100, the controller 180 of the mobile terminal To the smart watch 200. The control unit 280 of the smart watch 200 receives information on the current operation mode of the mobile terminal 200 through the short distance communication module 214. [ The controller 280 of the smart watch 200 can enter the sound signal recognition mode if it recognizes the fact that the mode is set to the hearing impaired person mode through the reception information.

If an external sound signal such as an external beep or a horn sound is generated in the sound signal recognition mode in step S340, the control unit 280 controls the first and second microphones (Step S350), which is inputted in real time through the microphone 222a (not shown). That is, the controller 280 can analyze the frequency characteristics of the external sound signals input through the first and second microphones, and detect the type, strength, direction, and risk of the corresponding sound signals.

If the sound signal input through the first and second microphones is a 'sound signal preset as a dangerous signal' (S360), the controller 280 displays a visual / At least one of the audible / tactile alarm signals (S370). Here, the sound signal set in advance as the danger signal may be various sounds such as an automobile sound, a building collapsing sound, a thunder sound, a dog barking sound, a warning sound of a person, and the like.

In addition, the sound signal registered as a dangerous signal in the smart watch 200 may be preset by the user or may be set as a default by the manufacturer. In addition, the sound signal registered as the danger signal can be configured to be able to be registered, deleted, or updated through the mobile terminal 100 or an external server.

In another embodiment, when the acoustic signal input through the first and second microphones is a 'sound signal preset as a danger signal' and the strength of the sound signal is equal to or higher than a threshold value (not shown), the control unit 280 At least one of visual / auditory / tactile alarm signals.

On the other hand, if the acoustic signal input through the first and second microphones is not a 'sound signal preset as a danger signal' (S360), the control unit 280 outputs the input acoustic signal as a normal noise And ignores it, and continuously monitors the generation of external acoustic signals.

In step 360, when the sound signal registered as a danger signal is detected, the control unit 280 may display on the display unit 251 an indicator indicating the type of the danger signal and / or the direction of the point at which the danger signal is generated have. In addition, the control unit 280 may output a blink signal to a border area of the display unit indicated by the indicator. Accordingly, a user who wears a hearing-impaired person or an earphone can intuitively recognize the present dangerous situation based on the visual alarm information provided by the smart watch 200. [

When detecting a sound signal registered as a danger signal, the controller 280 outputs vibration through a haptic module (not shown) provided in the main body 201, or outputs a vibration to the nerve stimulation unit 231 to output an electric stimulus or to output a stimulus for tightening the wrist through a band pulling part 232 provided on one side of the main body 201, or a combination of these methods can be output. At this time, the controller 280 can adjust the intensity of the stimulus applied to the wrist according to the intensity and the risk of the detected sound signal. Accordingly, a user wearing a hearing-impaired person or an earphone can intuitively recognize a current dangerous situation based on the tactile alarm information provided in the smart watch 200. [

In addition, when detecting a sound signal registered as a danger signal, the control unit 280 of the smart watch 200 transmits a control signal to the mobile terminal 100 to stop the multimedia file being played back through the earphone. Accordingly, the present invention provides an environment in which a hearing-impaired person or a user wearing an earphone can hear an external sound.

In addition, the control unit 280 may transmit information about the detected sound signal to the mobile terminal 100, and may control the detected sound signal to be reproduced through the earphone. To this end, the control unit 280 of the smart watch 200 may record the sound signal input through the microphone in real time and store the sound signal in the memory. Accordingly, a user wearing a hearing-impaired person or an earphone can more intuitively recognize the present dangerous situation based on the audible alarm information provided in the smart watch 200. [

After outputting the alarm information, the controller 280 transmits information on the detected danger signal to the mobile terminal registered as the protector of the hearing impaired person or transmits it to the mobile terminal wirelessly connected to the smart watch 200, To a separate external server that manages the database related to the signal (S380). After the user or the guardian confirms the information on the danger signal transmitted to the mobile terminal 100 or the external server, the user or the guardian selects the sound signal that does not need to output the alarm information and updates the danger signal registered in the smart watch 200 .

4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the mobile terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In the following description, the smart watch 200 will be described on the assumption that the short-range wireless communication is connected to the mobile terminal 100 so as to exchange data.

4, when a multimedia file is being reproduced while the earphone is attached to the interface unit 160 of the mobile terminal 100 or the Bluetooth earphone is wirelessly connected (S410), the controller 180 of the mobile terminal 100 Enters a sound signal recognition mode for sensing a danger signal among various sound signals generated from the outside (S420).

Although not shown in the drawing, in another embodiment, when the hearing impaired person mode is set through the setting menu (e.g., accessibility menu) of the mobile terminal 100, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal You can enter.

When an external sound signal such as an external beep or a horn sound is generated in the acoustic signal recognition mode at step S430, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 displays a plurality of microphones (Step S440). In step S440, the external sound signal input through the speaker 122 is analyzed in real time. That is, the control unit 180 can analyze the frequency characteristics of the external acoustic signals input through the plurality of microphones 122, and can detect the type, strength, direction, and risk of the corresponding acoustic signals.

If the sound signal input through the plurality of microphones is a 'sound signal preset as a danger signal' (S450), the controller 180 outputs a first alarm signal to immediately feedback the user that a dangerous situation has occurred (S460). Here, the sound signal set in advance as the danger signal may be various sounds such as an automobile sound, a building collapsing sound, a thunder sound, a dog barking sound, a warning sound of a person, and the like.

In addition, the sound signal registered as a dangerous signal in the mobile terminal 100 may be preset by the user or may be set to a default by the manufacturer. In addition, the sound signal registered as the danger signal may be configured to be able to be registered, deleted, or updated through a user setting or an external server.

On the other hand, if the acoustic signal input through the first and second microphones is not a 'sound signal preset as a danger signal' (S450), the control unit 180 outputs the input acoustic signal as a normal noise And ignores it, and continuously monitors the generation of external acoustic signals.

In step 450, when the sound signal registered as a danger signal is detected, the controller 180 may display on the display part 151 an indicator indicating the type of the danger signal and / or the direction of the point at which the danger signal is generated have. In addition, the controller 280 may output a blinking flashing signal in a border area of the display unit 151 indicated by the indicator. Accordingly, a user who wears a hearing-impaired person or an earphone can intuitively recognize a current dangerous situation based on the visual alarm information provided by the mobile terminal 100. [

In addition, when detecting a sound signal registered as a danger signal, the controller 180 can output vibration through a haptic module (not shown) provided in the main body 201. At this time, the control unit 280 can adjust the intensity of the vibration according to the intensity and the risk of the acoustic signal detected through the microphone. Accordingly, a user wearing a hearing-impaired person or an earphone can intuitively recognize a current dangerous situation based on tactile alarm information provided in the mobile terminal 100. [

Also, upon detecting a sound signal registered as a danger signal, the control unit 180 stops the multimedia file being played back through the earphone. Accordingly, the present invention provides an environment in which a hearing-impaired person or a wearer wearing an earphone can hear external sounds.

In addition, the control unit 180 may be configured to reproduce the detected sound signal through an earphone. To this end, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 may record the sound signal input through the microphone in real time and store the sound signal in the memory 170. Accordingly, a user who wears a hearing-impaired person or earphone can recognize the current dangerous situation more intuitively based on the audible alarm information provided from the mobile terminal 100. [

Simultaneously with the output of the first alarm information, the controller 180 transmits the alarm information regarding the dangerous situation to the smart watch 200 (S470). Accordingly, the controller 180 of the mobile terminal 100 outputs the second alarm signal through the smart watch 200 (S480).

That is, the control unit 280 of the smart watch 200 controls at least one of the visual / tactile alarm signals to immediately feedback to the user that the present dangerous situation occurs under the control of the mobile terminal 100 Output.

For example, when detecting an acoustic signal registered as a danger signal, the control unit 280 of the smart watch 200 controls an indicator indicating the type of the danger signal and / or the direction of the point at which the danger signal is generated according to the control of the mobile terminal And can be displayed on the display unit 251. In addition, the control unit 280 may output a blink signal to a border area of the display unit indicated by the indicator. Accordingly, a user who wears a hearing-impaired person or an earphone can intuitively recognize the present dangerous situation based on the visual alarm information provided by the smart watch 200. [

When detecting a sound signal registered as a danger signal, the controller 280 outputs vibration through a haptic module (not shown) provided in the main body 201, or outputs a vibration to the nerve stimulation unit 231 to output an electric stimulus or to output a stimulus for tightening the wrist through a band pulling part 232 provided on one side of the main body 201, or a combination of these methods can be output. At this time, the control unit 280 may adjust the intensity of the stimulus applied to the wrist according to the strength and the risk of the sound signal detected through the microphone of the mobile terminal 100. [ Accordingly, a user wearing a hearing-impaired person or an earphone can intuitively recognize a current dangerous situation based on the tactile alarm information provided in the smart watch 200. [

After outputting the first and second alarm information, the controller 180 of the mobile terminal 100 transmits the information on the detected danger signal to the mobile terminal registered as the protector of the hearing impaired person, To a separate external server managing the server (S490). After the user or the guardian confirms the information on the danger signal transmitted to the mobile terminal 100 or the external server, the user or the guardian selects the sound signal that does not need to output the alarm information and updates the danger signal registered in the mobile terminal 100 .

5 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the smart watch according to the third embodiment of the present invention. In the following description, the smart watch 200 will be described on the assumption that the short-range wireless communication is connected to the mobile terminal 100 so as to exchange data.

5, when a multimedia file is being reproduced in a state where an earphone is attached to the interface unit 160 of the mobile terminal 100 or the Bluetooth earphone is wirelessly connected (S505), the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 Transmits information on whether or not the earphone is connected and whether or not the multimedia file is reproduced to the smart watch 200. The control unit 280 of the smart watch 200 receives the information on whether the earphone is connected and whether the multimedia file is reproduced through the short distance communication module 214 in operation S510.

The control unit 280 of the smart watch 200 may recognize a voice recognition mode for sensing a predetermined voice signal among various acoustic signals generated from the outside, (S515).

When the surrounding acoustic signal is generated in step S520, the controller 280 controls the first and second microphones 222a and 222b (not shown) disposed in the left and right regions of the smart watch 200 The external sound signal inputted in real time is analyzed (S525). That is, the control unit 280 can analyze the frequency characteristics of the external sound signals input through the first and second microphones, and detect the type, strength, direction, meaning, etc. of the sound signals.

If the sound signal inputted through the first and second microphones is a 'preset sound signal' (S530), the controller 280 immediately informs the user that an event corresponding to the sound signal is occurring And outputs an alarm signal (S535). Here, the preset audio signal may be various audio signals such as a subway announcement sound, a bus announcement sound, a sound calling its own name, etc., but is not limited thereto. In addition, the voice signal registered in the smart watch 200 may be preset by the user or set to default by the manufacturer. In addition, the registered voice signal can be configured to be able to be registered, deleted, or updated through the mobile terminal 100 or an external server.

On the other hand, if the sound signal inputted through the first and second microphones is not a 'preset sound signal' (S530), the controller 280 recognizes the inputted sound signal as a normal noise generated in the surroundings Ignoring this, and continuously monitoring the generation of external acoustic signals.

The control unit 280 outputs a vibration through a haptic module (not shown) provided in the main body 201 or outputs a vibration to the nerve stimulation unit Or output a stimulus for tightening the wrist through a band pulling part 232 provided on one side of the main body 201 or a combination of these methods. Accordingly, the user wearing the earphone can intuitively recognize the occurrence of a specific event on the basis of the tactile alarm information provided in the smart watch 200.

The control unit 280 may display a first indicator on the display unit 251 to select whether to stop the playback of the multimedia file being executed in the mobile terminal 100 when the pre-registered audio signal is detected. The control unit 280 may display a second indicator on the display unit 251 indicating a type of an event corresponding to the detected voice signal and / or a direction of a point at which the voice signal is generated.

If the first indicator is selected (S545), the control unit 280 transmits a control signal to the mobile terminal 100 to stop the multimedia file currently being played back through the earphone. Accordingly, the present invention provides an environment in which a user wearing an earphone can hear an external audio signal by stopping playback of a multimedia file through a simple touch input.

6 is a diagram referred to explain the operation of a smart watch that provides visual alarm information in the event of a dangerous situation.

6, when the earphone is mounted on the interface unit 160 of the mobile terminal 100 interlocked with the smart watch 200, or the multimedia file is being reproduced while the Bluetooth earphone is wirelessly connected, the mobile terminal 100 Transmits information on whether or not the earphone is connected and whether or not the multimedia file is reproduced to the smart watch 200.

The smart watch 200 receives information on whether or not the earphone is connected and whether or not the multimedia file is reproduced through the short distance communication module 214. The smart watch 200 enters a sound signal recognition mode for sensing a dangerous signal among various sound signals generated from the outside, when recognizing the fact that the earphone is installed and the multimedia file is reproduced through the received information.

In addition, the smart watch 200 may display an indicator 620 in an area of the clock screen 610 to indicate that the multimedia file is being received through the earphone.

When an external sound signal is generated in the acoustic signal recognition mode, the smart watch 200 inputs the sound signal through the first and second microphones 222a and 222b arranged in the left / right area of the main body 201 in real time The external acoustic signal is analyzed. At this time, the smart watch 200 can analyze the frequency characteristics of the external acoustic signals inputted through the first and second microphones 222a and 222b, and can detect the type, strength, direction, and risk of the corresponding acoustic signal .

If the acoustic signal input through the first and second microphones is a 'sound signal preset as a danger signal', the smart watch 200 may generate a visual alarm signal to immediately feedback the user that a dangerous situation has occurred, .

6 (b), the smart watch 200 displays an indicator 630 indicating the type of the danger signal and / or the direction of the point at which the danger signal is generated to the display unit 251 Can be displayed. In addition, the smart watch 200 can output a blinking signal 640 blinking in the boundary area of the display unit indicated by the indicator 630. [ Accordingly, the user wearing the earphone can intuitively recognize the current dangerous situation on the basis of the visual alarm information provided in the smart watch 200.

7 is a diagram referred to explain the operation of a smart watch that provides tactile alarm information in the event of a dangerous situation.

7, when the multimedia file is being reproduced while the earphone is mounted on the interface unit 160 of the mobile terminal 100 interlocked with the smart watch 200, the mobile terminal 100 determines whether the earphone is connected Information on whether the multimedia file is reproduced or not is transmitted to the smart watch 200.

The smart watch 200 receives information on whether or not the earphone is connected and whether or not the multimedia file is reproduced through the short distance communication module 214. The smart watch 200 enters a sound signal recognition mode for sensing a dangerous signal among various sound signals generated from the outside, when recognizing the fact that the earphone is installed and the multimedia file is reproduced through the received information.

When an external sound signal is generated in the acoustic signal recognition mode, the smart watch 200 inputs the sound signal through the first and second microphones 222a and 222b arranged in the left / right area of the main body 201 in real time The external acoustic signal is analyzed. At this time, the smart watch 200 can analyze the frequency characteristics of the external acoustic signals inputted through the first and second microphones 222a and 222b, and can detect the type, strength, direction, and risk of the corresponding acoustic signal .

If the sound signal input through the first and second microphones is a 'sound signal preset as a danger signal', the smart watch 200 may generate a tactile alarm And outputs a signal.

For example, the smart watch 200 may output vibration through a haptic module (not shown) provided in the main body 201, output an electrical stimulus through the nerve stimulation part 231 provided on the back surface of the main body 201 , A stimulus for tightening the wrist through a band pulling part 232 provided on one side of the main body 201, or a combination of these methods can be output. At this time, the smart watch 200 can adjust the strength of a stimulus applied to the wrist according to the intensity and the risk of the detected sound signal. Accordingly, the user wearing the earphone can intuitively recognize the present dangerous situation based on the tactile alarm information provided in the smart watch 200. [

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the smart watch for stopping the reproduction of a multimedia file through a simple touch input when receiving a predetermined voice signal.

8, when the earphone is mounted on the interface unit 160 of the mobile terminal 100 interlocked with the smart watch 200 or the multimedia file is being reproduced while the Bluetooth earphone is wirelessly connected, the mobile terminal 100 Transmits information on whether or not the earphone is connected and whether or not the multimedia file is reproduced to the smart watch 200.

The smart watch 200 receives information on whether or not the earphone is connected and whether or not the multimedia file is reproduced through the short distance communication module 214. The smart watch 200 enters a voice recognition mode for sensing a predetermined voice signal among various sound signals generated from the outside.

In addition, the smart watch 200 may display an indicator 820 in an area of the clock screen 810 to indicate that the multimedia file is being received through the earphone.

In this voice recognition mode, when an external acoustic signal is generated, the smart watch 200 is input in real time through the first and second microphones 222a and 222b arranged in the left / right area of the main body 201 Analyze the external acoustic signal. At this time, the smart watch 200 can analyze the frequency characteristics of the external acoustic signals input through the first and second microphones 222a and 222b, and detect the type, strength, direction, meaning, etc. of the corresponding acoustic signal .

When the sound signal input through the first and second microphones is a 'preset sound signal', the smart watch 280 generates a tactile feedback signal to promptly inform the user that an event corresponding to the sound signal is occurring And outputs an alarm signal. Here, it is assumed that the preset audio signal is a voice signal that broadcasts a preset arrival station.

For example, the smart watch 200 may output vibration through a haptic module (not shown) provided in the main body 201, output an electrical stimulus through the nerve stimulation part 231 provided on the back surface of the main body 201 , A stimulus for tightening the wrist through a band pulling part 232 provided on one side of the main body 201, or a combination of these methods can be output. Accordingly, the user wearing the earphone can intuitively recognize the fact that the subway announcement is output based on the tactile alarm information provided in the smart watch 200.

When the subway announcement is detected, the smart watch 200 may display an indicator 830 on the display unit 251 to select whether to stop playback of the multimedia file being executed in the mobile terminal 100.

When the indicator 830 is touched, the smart watch 200 transmits a control signal to the mobile terminal 100 to stop the multimedia file being played through the earphone. That is, when a voice signal for guiding her own arrival station is detected while listening to music through the earphone, a user wearing the earphone can immediately recognize the occurrence of the event through a predetermined alarm signal, It is possible to stop the music currently being played through a simple touch input. As a result, the user wearing the earphone can easily hear the subway broadcasting that guides the next arrival station.

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

100: mobile terminal 110: wireless communication unit
120: input unit 140: sensing unit
150: output unit 160: interface unit
170: memory 180:
190: Power supply unit 200: Smart watch

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1. A smart watch capable of interlocking with a mobile terminal,
A plurality of microphones for receiving external acoustic signals;
Information on whether or not the earphone is connected and information on whether or not the multimedia file is reproduced is received from the mobile terminal, and when the connection of the earphone and the reproduction of the multimedia file are detected through the received information, And outputting a predetermined alarm signal when the acoustic signal inputted through the plurality of microphones is an acoustic signal pre-registered as a danger signal; And
And a display unit for displaying information on the alarm signal,
The control unit analyzes the frequency characteristics of the acoustic signal input through the plurality of microphones and detects the direction of generation of the acoustic signal and displays an indicator indicating the direction in which the detected acoustic signal is generated on the display unit Features a smart watch.
The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising: a nerve stimulating portion disposed on a rear surface of the main body for outputting an electric stimulus,
Wherein the control unit outputs the alarm signal using the nerve stimulation unit.
The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising a band pulling portion disposed on one side of the main body to pull the band,
Wherein the control unit outputs the alarm signal using the band pulling unit.
delete The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising a wireless communication unit for providing a communication interface for exchanging data with the mobile terminal.
6. The method of claim 5,
Wherein the control unit transmits an operation control signal to the mobile terminal through the wireless communication unit and outputs the alarm signal through an earphone connected to the mobile terminal.
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