KR20090003429A

KR20090003429A - Method of supporting multi-tasking function in mobile phone

Info

Publication number: KR20090003429A
Application number: KR1020070056603A
Authority: KR
Inventors: 김경진
Original assignee: (주) 엘지텔레콤
Priority date: 2007-06-11
Filing date: 2007-06-11
Publication date: 2009-01-12
Also published as: KR101305628B1

Abstract

The present invention relates to a service extension method through application multitasking driving of a mobile communication terminal. In particular, when the user listens to external music information and selects a music client to execute while Ez-I is being executed, Step 101 of checking the music information input from the outside through the speaker 106 and executing the music client in the background (S101); A step 102 in which the control unit 104 downloads and stores a sound source received from the outside through a connection with the music content providing server 200 and notifies the user of the completion of downloading; In step 104, the controller 104 checks whether the user has selected the “play sound source” menu (S103), and if it is selected (YES), plays the music in the background while Ez-I is executed (S104). According to the present invention, when the user wants to download the music content while running Ez-I, the user runs the music client application in the background but does not occupy the UI to execute only the function of requesting the user. It is effective to provide convenience by allowing two terminals to receive both services at the same time.

Description

Service expansion method through application multitasking driving of mobile communication terminal {METHOD OF SUPPORTING MULTI-TASKING FUNCTION IN MOBILE PHONE}

1 is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of a mobile communication terminal to which the present invention is applied;

2 is an operation flowchart illustrating a service extension method through application multitasking driving of a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

3 is an operation flowchart illustrating a service extension method through application multitasking driving of a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

4 is an operation flowchart illustrating a service extension method through application multitasking driving of a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

100: mobile communication terminal 101: transceiver

102 memory 103 key input unit

104: control unit 105: display unit

106: speaker 200: music content providing server

The present invention relates to a method of extending a service through driving an application multitasking of a mobile communication terminal, and more particularly, in order to download music content while Ez-I is executed, a music client (Music) Client) Runs the application in the background, but executes only the requesting function without occupying the UI (User Interface), allowing the user to receive two services simultaneously with one terminal. The present invention relates to a service extension method through application multitasking operation.

As is well known, conventionally developed mobile communication terminals were able to operate only one application when a user used the service. This is because most mobile communication terminals can sufficiently execute two or more applications in terms of specifications and functions, but there are limitations in executing two applications due to simultaneous control of memory and UI of the terminal.

Therefore, according to the conventional mobile communication terminal, if users want to use another service while driving any one application, the user must stop the currently running application and then execute another application. Not only does the ship exist, but because of this, there is a problem in that the service satisfaction is lowered because the service is not provided with higher quality.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to execute a music client application in the background while requesting to download music content while Ez-I is running, but without occupying the UI. By only executing the function, the user can be provided with two services at the same time by using one terminal to provide convenience, thereby contributing to higher quality service, thereby monopolizing the competitive edge with other companies. The present invention provides a service extension method by driving an application multitasking of a mobile communication terminal.

In order to achieve the above object, the service extension method through the application multitasking driving of the mobile communication terminal of the present invention includes an application multitasking driving of a mobile communication terminal having a transceiver, a memory, a key input unit, a control unit, a display unit, and a speaker. In the service expansion method through,

Step 101, when the user listens to external music information and selects to execute a music client while Ez-I is being executed, the controller checks music information from the outside through the speaker and executes the music client in the background;

Step 102, the control unit downloading and storing a sound source received from the outside through a connection with a corresponding music content providing server and notifying a user of a download completion status;

Step 103, the control unit confirms whether or not the user selects a “sound source playback” menu; And

In step 103, when the user selects the menu “playing sound source”, the controller 104 may play the music in the background while Ez-I is executed.

In addition, the service extension method through the application multitasking operation of the mobile communication terminal of the present invention, the service extension method through the application multitasking operation of the mobile communication terminal having a transceiver, a memory, a key input unit, a control unit, a display unit and a speaker. In

In step 201, when the Ez-I is executed, the user selects a music client to be executed and then inputs music information desired by the controller, and the controller executes the music client in the background;

Step 202, the control unit downloads and stores a sound source selected by a user through a connection with a corresponding music content providing server and notifies the user of a download completion status;

Step 203, the control unit confirms whether or not the user selects a "sound source playback" menu; And

When the user selects the menu "Play Sound Source" in step 203, the controller performs step 204 of playing the music in the background while Ez-I is executed.

On the other hand, the service extension method through the application multitasking operation of the mobile communication terminal, the service extension method through the application multitasking operation of the mobile communication terminal having a transceiver, a memory, a key input unit, a control unit, a display unit and a speaker. In

Step 301, wherein the controller determines whether another application execution is selected by the user while any application is being executed; And

If the execution of the other application is not selected in step 301, the control unit proceeds to step 301 again, and if selected, step 302 provides two services to the user simultaneously by driving another application in the background. It is done.

Hereinafter, a service extension method through application multitasking driving of a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a functional block diagram showing a configuration of a mobile communication terminal 100 to which the present invention is applied, which is a transceiver 101, a memory 102, a key input 103, and a controller 104. , A display unit 105 and a speaker 106.

In this case, the transmitting and receiving unit 101 serves to provide a function of transmitting and receiving data through the terminal, and the memory 102 stores various data and programs, but stores music information downloaded when the music client application is executed. do.

In addition, when the user selects various functions and data input, the key input unit 103 outputs the selection signal to the controller 104.

Meanwhile, the controller 104 performs various control functions, and when the user listens to external music information and selects a music client to execute while Ez-I is being executed, the music information input from the outside through the speaker 106 is performed. After confirming that the music client runs in the background, thereafter serves to download the sound source from the outside through the connection with the music content providing server 200 and output to the user.

Ez-I is a proper noun referring to a wireless Internet service using a mobile communication network serviced by the present applicant and a related WIPI-based application, but in the present invention, the term generically refers to an application for providing a wireless Internet service in a mobile communication terminal. Used as.

In addition, the display unit 105 serves to display various screens under the control of the controller 104, and the speaker 106 is downloaded from the music content providing server 200 under the control of the controller 104. It outputs the received music information to the user.

Next, a service extension method through application multitasking driving of a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention having the above configuration will be described with reference to FIG. 2.

First, while Ez-I is being executed, when a user listens to external music information and selects a music client to be executed through the key input unit 103, the controller 104 enters from the outside through the speaker 106. After checking the music information, the music client is executed in the background (S101).

Thereafter, the controller 104 downloads a sound source from the outside through a connection with the music content providing server 200 and stores it in the memory 102, and then downloads it to the user through the display 105. Inform the situation (S102).

Subsequently, the controller 104 checks whether the user has selected the "sound source playback" menu through the key input unit 103 (S103).

In this case, when the user selects the “play sound source” menu in step 103 (YES), the controller 104 plays the music in the background while Ez-I is executed (S104). Here, the controller 104 determines the priority of the Ez-I and the music client application which are currently being executed at the same time, and executes the first executed Ez-I in the foreground and the later executed music client in the background. You can switch between foreground and background depending on your choice.

On the other hand, if the user does not select the "play sound source" menu in step 103 (S103) (NO), the controller 104 executes only Ez-I (S105).

Meanwhile, a service extension method through application multitasking driving of a mobile communication terminal according to this embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 3.

First, while Ez-I is being executed, when the user selects the music client execution through the key input unit 103 and inputs the music information he / she wants, the controller 104 executes the music client in the background ( S201).

Thereafter, the controller 104 downloads the sound source selected by the user through the connection with the music content providing server 200 and stores the downloaded sound source in the memory 102, and then downloads it to the user through the display 105. Inform the situation (S202).

Subsequently, the controller 104 checks whether the user has selected the "sound source playback" menu through the key input unit 103 (S203).

In this case, when the user selects the "play sound source" menu in step 203 (S203) (YES), the controller 104 plays the music in the background while Ez-I is executed (S204). Here, the controller 104 determines the priority of the Ez-I and the music client application which are currently being executed at the same time, and executes the music client which was executed later in the background with the first executed Ez-I in the background, but the user's selection You can switch between foreground and background.

On the other hand, if the user does not select the "play sound source" menu in step 203 (S203) (NO), the controller 104 executes only Ez-I (S205).

Meanwhile, a service extension method through application multitasking driving of a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 4.

First, the controller 104 determines whether another application is selected by a user while an application is being executed (S301).

If the execution of other applications is not selected in step 301 (NO) (NO), the controller 104 proceeds to step 301 again (S301). Provides two services at the same time (S302).

At this time, in step 302 (S302), the controller 104 determines the priority of two or more applications currently being executed simultaneously, and executes the first executed application in the foreground and the later executed application in the background. You can switch between foreground and background depending on your choice.

Although the present invention has been described in more detail with reference to several embodiments, the present invention is not necessarily limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

As described above, according to the service extension method through the application multitasking driving of the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention, when the music content is to be downloaded while Ez-I is executed, the music client application is executed in the background but does not occupy the UI. By executing only the requested function, the user can be provided with two services at the same time at the same time to provide convenience, thereby contributing to higher quality service, thereby monopolizing the competitive edge with other companies It has a great effect.

Claims

In the service extension method through the application multitasking driving of the mobile communication terminal having a transceiver, a memory, a key input unit, a control unit, a display unit and a speaker,

In step 103, when the user selects the menu "playing sound source", the controller performs step 104 of playing the music in the background while Ez-I is executed. How to extend service through.

The method of claim 1,

If the user does not select the "play sound source" menu in step 103, the control unit further comprises step 105 of executing only Ez-I, the service extension method through the application multitasking driving of the mobile communication terminal. .

The method of claim 1,

In step 104, the controller determines priorities of two or more applications currently being executed simultaneously, and executes the first executed application in the foreground and the later executed application in the background. How to extend service through tasking operation.

The method of claim 3, wherein

In step 104, the execution priority of two or more applications may be switched to the foreground / background under the control of the controller according to a user's selection. .

In step 203, when the user selects the "play sound source" menu, the controller performs step 204 of playing the music in the background while Ez-I is executed. How to extend service through.

The method of claim 5,

If the user does not select the "play sound source" menu in step 203, the control unit further comprises a step 205 of executing only Ez-I, the service extension method through the application multitasking driving of the mobile communication terminal. .

The method of claim 5,

In step 204, the controller determines the priority of two or more applications currently being executed simultaneously, and executes the first executed application in the foreground and the later executed application in the background. How to extend service through tasking operation.

The method of claim 6,

In step 204, the priority of execution of two or more applications may be switched to the foreground / background under the control of the controller according to a user's selection. .

If the execution of the other application is not selected in the step 301, the control unit proceeds to the step 301 again, and if it is selected, the step 302 provides two services to the user at the same time by driving the other application in the background. A service extension method through application multitasking driving of a mobile communication terminal.

The method of claim 9,

In step 302, the controller determines the priority of two or more applications currently being executed simultaneously, and executes the first executed application in the foreground and the later executed application in the background. How to extend service through tasking operation.

The method of claim 10,

In step 302, the priority of execution of two or more applications may be changed in the foreground / background under the control of the controller according to a user's selection.