KR20140144562A - Method of operating a Mobile Terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

A method for operating a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises the steps of displaying a first OS operating screen; of displaying a second OS operating screen on a picture in picture (PIP) screen; of displaying an icon indicating an external input apparatus capable of connecting to a part area of a display; of receiving a predetermined touch input for an icon; and of assigning a control right of the external input apparatus corresponding to an icon touched according to the type of a predetermined touch input to the first OS or the second OS. Therefore, the present invention enables a user to more conveniently operate multi-OS. The method for operating the mobile terminal may connect the mobile terminal to other electric apparatuses. The present invention may improve user convenience.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a method of operating a mobile terminal,

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and an operation method thereof, and more particularly, to a mobile terminal and an operation method thereof that can improve a user's convenience.

A mobile terminal is a portable device having one or more functions capable of carrying out voice and video communication, capable of inputting and outputting information, and storing data, while being portable. As the function of the mobile terminal has diversified, it has been equipped with complicated functions such as photographing and photographing of a moving picture, reproduction of a music file or a moving picture file, reception of a game, broadcasting, wireless Internet, transmission and reception of a message, multimedia player). Mobile terminals implemented in the form of multimedia devices are being applied variously in terms of hardware and software in order to implement complex functions.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a mobile terminal and an operation method thereof that can improve the usability of the user.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a mobile terminal which can more conveniently operate a multi-OS and can be used in connection with other electric devices, and an operation method thereof.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of operating a mobile terminal, including: displaying a first OS activation screen; displaying a second OS activation screen on a picture in picture (PIP) Displaying an icon indicating an external input device connectable to the area, receiving a predetermined touch input for the icon, and controlling the external input device corresponding to the touched icon according to the type of the predetermined touch input, 2 < / RTI > OS.

According to the present invention, it is possible to more conveniently and more conveniently operate the multi-OS, connect with other electric devices, and improve the usability of the user.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the mobile terminal of FIG. 1 viewed from the front; FIG.
3 is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminal shown in FIG.
4 is a diagram referred to explain a multi-OS operation using virtualization.
5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 to 10 are views referred to explain various embodiments of a method of operating a mobile terminal according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.

Examples of the mobile terminal described in the present specification include a mobile phone, a smart phone, a notebook computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a PMP (Portable Multimedia Player), a camera, tablet computers, e-book terminals, and the like. In addition, suffixes "module" and " part "for the components used in the following description are given merely for convenience of description, and do not give special significance or role in themselves. Accordingly, the terms "module" and "part" may be used interchangeably.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1, a mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention will be described in terms of functional components.

1, a mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an audio / video (A / V) input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, A controller 160, an interface 170, a controller 180, and a power supply 190. When such components are implemented in practical applications, two or more components may be combined into one component, or one component may be divided into two or more components as necessary.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 113, a wireless Internet module 115, a short distance communication module 117, and a GPS module 119.

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives at least one of a broadcast signal and broadcast related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. At this time, the broadcast channel may include a satellite channel, a terrestrial channel, and the like. The broadcast management server may refer to a server for generating and transmitting at least one of a broadcast signal and broadcast related information and a server for receiving at least one of the generated broadcast signal and broadcast related information and transmitting the broadcast signal to the terminal.

The broadcast signal may include a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, a data broadcast signal, and a broadcast signal in which a data broadcast signal is combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal. The broadcast-related information may mean information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider. The broadcast-related information can also be provided through a mobile communication network, in which case it can be received by the mobile communication module 113. Broadcast-related information can exist in various forms.

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals using various broadcasting systems. In particular, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Terrestrial (DMB-T), a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Satellite (DMB-S) ), Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H), Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial (ISDB-T), and the like. In addition, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be configured to be suitable for all broadcasting systems that provide broadcasting signals, as well as the digital broadcasting system. The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory 160.

The mobile communication module 113 transmits and receives a radio signal to at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. Here, the wireless signal may include various types of data according to a voice call signal, a video call signal, or a text / multimedia message transmission / reception.

The wireless Internet module 115 is a module for wireless Internet access, and the wireless Internet module 115 can be built in or externally attached to the mobile terminal 100. WLAN (Wi-Fi), Wibro (Wireless broadband), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) and the like can be used as wireless Internet technologies.

The short-range communication module 117 refers to a module for short-range communication. Bluetooth, radio frequency identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA), ultra wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and Near Field Communication (NFC) may be used as the short distance communication technology.

A GPS (Global Position System) module 119 receives position information from a plurality of GPS satellites.

The A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera 121 and a microphone 123. 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. Then, the processed image frame can be displayed on the display 151. [

The image frame processed by the camera 121 may be stored in the memory 160 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 110. [ The camera 121 may be equipped with two or more cameras according to the configuration of the terminal.

The microphone 123 receives an external audio signal by a microphone in an audio reception mode, for example, a communication mode, a recording mode, or a voice recognition mode, and processes the audio signal as electrical voice data. The processed voice data can be converted into a form that can be transmitted to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 113 and output when the voice data is in the call mode. The microphone 123 may use various noise reduction algorithms for eliminating noise generated in receiving an external audio signal.

On the other hand, the plurality of microphones 123 may be arranged at different positions. An audio signal received at each microphone can be processed as an audio signal in the controller 180 or the like.

The user input unit 130 generates key input data that the user inputs to control the operation of the terminal. The user input unit 130 may include a key pad, a dome switch, and a touch pad (static / static) capable of receiving commands or information by a user's pressing or touching operation. The user input unit 130 may be a jog wheel for rotating the key, a jog type or a joystick, or a finger mouse. Particularly, when the touch pad has a mutual layer structure with the display 151 described later, it can be called a touch screen.

The sensing unit 140 senses the current state of the mobile terminal 100 such as the open / close state of the mobile terminal 100, the position of the mobile terminal 100, Thereby generating a sensing signal. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, it is possible to sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. In addition, a sensing function related to whether or not the power supply unit 190 is powered on, whether the interface unit 170 is coupled to an external device, and the like can be handled.

The sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141, a pressure sensor 143, a motion sensor 145, and the like. The proximity sensor 141 can detect an object approaching the mobile terminal 100 or the presence or absence of an object in the vicinity of the mobile terminal 100 without mechanical contact. The proximity sensor 141 can detect a nearby object by using a change in the alternating magnetic field or a change in the static magnetic field, or a rate of change in capacitance. The proximity sensor 141 may be equipped with two or more sensors according to the configuration.

The pressure sensor 143 can detect whether or not pressure is applied to the mobile terminal 100, the magnitude of the pressure, and the like. The pressure sensor 143 may be installed at a portion where the pressure of the mobile terminal 100 is required according to the use environment. In the case where the pressure sensor 143 is installed on the display 151, a touch input through the display 151 and a pressure touch that a larger pressure than the touch input is applied Input can be identified. In addition, the magnitude of the pressure applied to the display 151 at the time of pressure-touch input can be determined according to the signal output from the pressure sensor 143. [

The motion sensor 145 senses the position or movement of the mobile terminal 100 using an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, or the like. An acceleration sensor that can be used for the motion sensor 145 is a device that converts an acceleration change in one direction into an electric signal and is widely used along with the development of MEMS (micro-electromechanical systems) technology.

The acceleration sensor measures the acceleration of a small value built in the airbag system of an automobile and recognizes the minute motion of the human hand and measures the acceleration of a large value used as an input means such as a game There are various kinds. Acceleration sensors are usually constructed by mounting two or three axes in one package. Depending on the usage environment, only one axis of Z axis is required. Therefore, when the acceleration sensor in the X-axis direction or the Y-axis direction is used instead of the Z-axis direction for some reason, the acceleration sensor may be mounted on the main substrate by using a separate piece substrate.

The gyro sensor is a sensor for measuring the angular velocity, and it can sense the direction of rotation with respect to the reference direction.

The output unit 150 is for outputting an audio signal, a video signal, or an alarm signal. The output unit 150 may include a display 151, an audio output module 153, an alarm unit 155, and a haptic module 157.

The display 151 displays and outputs information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in the call mode, a UI (User Interface) or a GUI (Graphic User Interface) associated with a call is displayed. When the mobile terminal 100 is in the video communication mode or the photographing mode, the photographed or received images can be displayed individually or simultaneously, and the UI and the GUI are displayed.

Meanwhile, as described above, when the display 151 and the touch pad have a mutual layer structure to constitute a touch screen, the display 151 may be used as an input device capable of inputting information by a user's touch in addition to the output device .

If the display 151 is configured as a touch screen, it may include a touch screen panel, a touch screen panel controller, and the like. In this case, the touch screen panel is a transparent panel that is attached to the outside, and can be connected to the internal bus of the mobile terminal 100. The touch screen panel keeps a watch on the contact result, and if there is a touch input, sends the corresponding signals to the touch screen panel controller. The touch screen panel controller processes the signals, and then transmits corresponding data to the controller 180 so that the controller 180 can determine whether the touch input has been made and which area of the touch screen has been touched.

The display 151 may be composed of an e-paper. Electronic paper (e-Paper) is a kind of reflective display, and has excellent visual characteristics such as high resolution, wide viewing angle and bright white background as conventional paper and ink. The electronic paper (e-paper) can be implemented on any substrate such as plastic, metal, paper, and the image is maintained even after the power is shut off, and the battery life of the mobile terminal 100 is long Can be maintained. As the electronic paper, a hemispherical twist ball filled with a telephone can be used, or an electrophoresis method and a microcapsule can be used.

In addition, the display 151 may be a liquid crystal display, a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, a flexible display, a three-dimensional display 3D display). In addition, there may be two or more displays 151 according to the embodiment of the mobile terminal 100. [ For example, the mobile terminal 100 may be provided with an external display (not shown) and an internal display (not shown) at the same time.

The audio output module 153 outputs audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 160 in a call signal reception mode, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, The sound output module 153 outputs audio signals related to functions performed in the mobile terminal 100, for example, a call signal reception sound, a message reception sound, and the like. The sound output module 153 may include a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 155 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event of the mobile terminal 100. Examples of events that occur in the mobile terminal 100 include call signal reception, message reception, and key signal input. The alarm unit 155 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event in a form other than an audio signal or a video signal. For example, it is possible to output a signal in a vibration mode. The alarm unit 155 can output a signal to notify when a call signal is received or a message is received. Also, when the key signal is inputted, the alarm unit 155 can output the signal as the feedback to the key signal input. The user can recognize the occurrence of an event through the signal output by the alarm unit 155. A signal for notifying the occurrence of an event in the mobile terminal 100 may also be output through the display 151 or the sound output module 153.

The haptic module 157 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. A typical example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 157 is a vibration effect. When the haptic module 157 generates vibration with a haptic effect, the intensity and pattern of the vibration generated by the haptic module 157 can be converted, and the different vibrations can be synthesized and output or sequentially output.

In addition to the vibration, the haptic module 157 may be provided with a function of stimulating by a pin arrangement vertically moving with respect to the contact skin surface, an effect of stimulating air through the injection or suction force of the air through the injection port or the suction port, A variety of tactile effects such as an effect of stimulation through the contact of the electrode (eletrode), an effect of stimulation by electrostatic force, and an effect of cold / warm reproduction using a device capable of endothermic or exothermic can be generated. The haptic module 157 can be implemented not only to transmit the tactile effect through direct contact but also to feel the tactile effect through the muscular sense of the user's finger or arm. The haptic module 157 may include two or more haptic modules 157 according to the configuration of the mobile terminal 100.

The memory 160 may store a program for processing and controlling the control unit 180 and may store a function for temporarily storing input or output data (e.g., a phone book, a message, a still image, .

The memory 160 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory), a RAM , And a ROM. ≪ / RTI > In addition, the mobile terminal 100 may operate a web storage for storing the memory 150 on the Internet.

The interface unit 170 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. Examples of the external device connected to the mobile terminal 100 include a wired / wireless headset, an external charger, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card, a SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) card, a UIM An audio input / output (I / O) terminal, a video I / O (input / output) terminal, and an earphone. The interface unit 170 may receive data from the external device or supply power to the respective components in the mobile terminal 100 and may transmit data in the mobile terminal 100 to the external device .

The interface unit 170 may be a path through which the power from the cradle connected to the mobile terminal 100 is connected to the cradle when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to the cradle, And may be a passage to be transmitted to the terminal 100.

The controller 180 typically controls the operation of the respective units to control the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, voice communication, data communication, video communication, and the like. In addition, the control unit 180 may include a multimedia playback module 181 for multimedia playback. The multimedia playback module 181 may be configured in hardware in the controller 180 or separately from software in the controller 180. [ On the other hand, the control unit 180 may include an application processor (not shown) for driving an application. Or an application processor (not shown) may be provided separately from the control unit 180.

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 mobile terminal 100 having such a configuration can be configured to be operable in a communication system capable of transmitting data through a frame or a packet, including a wired / wireless communication system and a satellite-based communication system. have.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the mobile terminal of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminal of FIG. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, a mobile terminal according to the present invention will be described in terms of components according to the external appearance. Hereinafter, for convenience of description, a bar type mobile terminal having a front touch screen among various types of mobile terminals such as a folder type, a bar type, a swing type, a slider type, etc. will be described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to the bar-type mobile terminal but can be applied to all types of mobile terminals including the above-mentioned types.

Referring to FIG. 2, the case constituting the appearance of the mobile terminal 100 is formed by the front case 100-1 and the rear case 100-2. Various electronic components are incorporated in the space formed by the front case 100-1 and the rear case 100-2.

The display 151, the first sound output module 153a, the first camera 121a, and the first to third user input units 130a, 130b, and 130c are disposed in the main body, specifically, the front case 100-1 . A fourth user input unit 130d, a fifth user input unit 130e, and a microphone 123 may be disposed on a side surface of the rear case 100-2.

The display 151 may be configured such that the touch pad is overlapped with the layer structure so that the display 151 operates as a touch screen so that information can be input by a user's touch.

The first acoustic output module 153a may be implemented in the form of a receiver or a speaker. The first camera 121a may be implemented in a form suitable for capturing an image or a moving image of a user. The microphone 123 may be implemented in a form suitable for receiving a user's voice, other sounds, and the like.

The first through fifth user input units 130a 130b 130c 130d and 130e and the sixth and seventh user input units 130f and 130g described below may be collectively referred to as a user input unit 130, Any manner can be employed in a tactile manner.

For example, the user input unit 130 may be embodied as a dome switch or a touch pad capable of receiving a command or information by a user's pressing or touching operation, or may be a wheel, a jog type or a joystick Or the like. In a functional aspect, the first to third user input units 130a, 130b and 130c are for inputting commands such as start, end, and scroll, and the fourth user input unit 130d is for inputting a selection of an operation mode, . In addition, the fifth user input unit 130e may operate as a hot-key for activating a special function in the mobile terminal 100. [

3, a second camera 121b and a fourth microphone 123d can be additionally mounted on the rear surface of the rear case 100-2. On the side surface of the rear case 100-2, The seventh user input units 130f and 130g, and the interface unit 170 may be disposed.

The second camera 121b has a photographing direction substantially opposite to that of the first camera 121a, and may have pixels different from those of the first camera 121a. A flash (not shown) and a mirror (not shown) may be additionally disposed adjacent to the second camera 121b. In addition, another camera may be installed adjacent to the second camera 121b to use it for shooting a three-dimensional stereoscopic image.

The flash illuminates the subject when the subject is photographed by the second camera 121b. The mirror enables the user to illuminate the user's own face or the like when the user intends to photograph (self-photograph) himself / herself using the second camera 121b.

A second sound output module (not shown) may be further disposed in the rear case 100-2. The second sound output module may implement the stereo function together with the first sound output module 153a, and may be used for talking in the speakerphone mode.

The interface unit 170 can be used as a path for exchanging data with an external device. An antenna for receiving broadcast signals (not shown) may be disposed in one area of the front case 100-1 and the rear case 100-2 in addition to the antenna for communication. The antenna may be installed to be capable of being drawn out from the rear case 100-2.

A power supply unit 190 for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100 may be mounted on the rear case 100-2. The power supply unit 190 may be a rechargeable battery, for example, and may be detachably coupled to the rear case 100-2 for charging or the like.

The fourth microphone 123d may be disposed on the front surface of the rear case 100-2, that is, on the rear surface of the mobile terminal 100 for audio signal collection.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the second camera 121b and the like are disposed in the rear case 100-2, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

Also, the first camera 121a may be rotatably formed so that the second camera 121b can be photographed up to the photographing direction, even if the second camera 121b is not separately provided.

4 is a diagram referred to explain a multi-OS operation using virtualization.

Research on multi-OS operation is increasing according to the demand of users who want to execute applications in different operating systems (OS) in mobile virtualization environment and perform two or more tasks at the same time.

A multi-OS operating environment is effective when the task or function to be desired requires an application supported by another operating system.

When communicating with a friend via phone or message while playing a specific game (Game) while conducting work through phone or message while reviewing document and modifying, The driving environment may be more convenient.

In addition, it is possible to use a separate business and personal OS for a user who performs personal business while performing a business operation, and is also applicable to a user who wants to do personal work at the same time as sharing with various people such as entertainment, movie, and document work .

FIG. 4 illustrates an example in which multiple tasks are simultaneously executed in the multi-OS operating environment 400 of the mobile terminal, and hardware resources are configured independently for each OS.

In the mobile virtualization environment according to an embodiment of the present invention, one OS may be used as a host OS and another OS may be used as a guest.

For example, it can be used for a private purpose work while using as the host OS of the Android OS (410). In addition, the Windows OS 420 can be used as a guest OS and an enterprise OS.

4 illustrates an example of performing an N screen operation with a TV 470 connected to the Android OS 410 and performing a document operation with a PC or a monitor 480 connected to the Windows OS 420. FIG.

The virtualization layer 430 manages basic information on occupation of hardware resources according to the combination of OSs, and can change information by using commands and applications for resource ownership change.

The hardware layer 440 may be coupled to a plurality of external devices. For example, it can process input / output and signals with external devices connected by HDMI standard or the like.

Meanwhile, according to an embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to control one OS to use a specific hardware resource at a time. In this case, the control unit 180 can give control of specific hardware to one OS.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, not only the external device connected with WiFi, bluetooth, or other wired / wireless network, but also simple mirroring, software (SW) / hardware (HW) can be directly controlled and utilized.

According to the present invention, the virtualization layer 430 can be used to support different operating systems and prevent each application from sharing hardware resources for concurrent execution.

In addition, a specific OS can manage resources according to hardware resource scheduling related to hardware resource occupation at a specific time point of the virtualization layer 430. [

In addition, the virtualization layer 430 may be used to share information between operating systems (OS) and to provide concurrency of multi-task execution. For Accept / Reject policy, it is possible to support sharing and communication of information such as use, return and work contents of HW resources among multiple operating systems.

The virtualization layer 430 may correspond to or include a hypervisor as a platform that supports virtualization. A hypervisor can divide a type based on the stage at which the guest OS is running. type1 is supported by the hardware layer, and type2 is supported by the OS layer.

In this specification, the virtualization technology itself is not described in detail, but all known technologies of type 1 and type 2 can be used. More preferably, in the type 1 environment, the existing OS kernel operates in the user mode, and the multi OS can be operated in the hypervisor layer, that is, the virtualization layer, acting as a kernel.

The present invention provides a method of switching an application more easily by touch, gesture recognition or the like in order to move hardware resources used in a specific OS to work of another OS.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of a mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 6 to 10 are views for explaining various embodiments of a method of operating a mobile terminal according to the present invention.

Referring to the drawings, a mobile terminal according to the present invention may display a first OS activation screen 610 on a display 151 (S510). The first OS may be a main OS that is a current driving point, 1 OS drive screen 610 may be a screen that is executed on the first OS environment.

Meanwhile, the second OS activation screen 520 may be displayed as a picture in picture (PIP) screen on the display 151 according to a user's command or a predetermined event (S520). The user drags the PIP area, You can change the location.

Meanwhile, the first OS may be driven in a foreground, and the second OS may be driven in a backgorund. One program that is currently receiving input from the user is referred to as a foreground, and other programs may be referred to as a background.

Meanwhile, it is possible to detect devices that can be connected to the external wireless network, and to display an icon indicating an external device connectable to a part of the display 151. More preferably, an icon indicating an external input device connectable to a part of the display 151 can be displayed (S530)

6 shows an example in which the PC or monitor 610, the keyboard 632, the mouse 633, and the headset 63 sensed in the lower area 630 of the screen are recognized and displayed.

Meanwhile, according to an exemplary embodiment, a device list connected to the first OS may be provided in a part of the display 151, for example, an upper screen area 640. [

Also, the device list connected to the first OS may be represented by a graphic object such as an icon.

 Thereafter, when a predetermined touch input to the icon of the user is received (S540), control of the external input device corresponding to the touched icon is transferred to the first OS or the second OS (S550).

Meanwhile, the control right application step (S550) may grant control to the second OS when the predetermined touch input is an input for dragging the icon and dropping the icon in the PIP area.

Referring to FIG. 7, when the user drags and drops an icon 630 representing the keyboard to the area where the second OS activation screen 620 is displayed, the second OS has control over the keyboard .

Alternatively, the control right application step (S550) may grant the control right to the first OS when the predetermined touch input is an input for dragging the icon to drop on the first OS activation screen.

That is, control can be given to any OS based on the position of the area where the drag & drop (darg & drop) has been performed.

Therefore, the connected devices can be freely changed without changing the entire screen to another OS operating screen.

On the other hand, when the control right for the keyboard is changed from the first OS to the second OS, the device list connected to the OS displayed at the top of the screen can be updated.

Meanwhile, according to an embodiment, the control right application step (S550) may give control rights to the first OS or the second OS according to the number of times of the predetermined touch input.

For example, if the device icon is touched once, control is given to the OS 1 or the OS displayed on the front side, and if the device icon is touched twice, the OS 2 or OS running on the rear side or the OS Can be given.

6 and 7 illustrate a PIP mode in which the second OS activation screen is displayed as a PIP. Alternatively, the second OS may be displayed on another device 800 having a display. Also in this case, when the icon of the bottom area 630 is dragged outside the mobile terminal 100 or a predetermined number of times are touched, control can be given to the second OS.

9, an operation method of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention includes receiving an input for double-touching the PIP screen 920, a device list 930 connected to the second OS, The method further comprising the step of:

The device list 930 connected to the second OS may be displayed as icons 931, 932, 933, 934, and 935 indicating the respective devices.

On the other hand, if one of the icons 931, 932, 933, 934, and 935 is dragged and dropped, the control right of the corresponding device can be changed to the first OS.

10 shows an example of discovering a peripheral device in various ways such as PnP to a mobile terminal and outputting a list of connected or usable peripheral devices to a partial area of the display 151, for example, a lower end area.

On the other hand, if there are many peripheral devices available, instead of displaying all the devices on one screen, an appropriate number of icons 1010 are arranged on the first screen, and when the user flickes the corresponding area, Icons 1020 can be displayed.

According to the present invention, a multi-OS can be operated more conveniently and conveniently, and can be used in connection with other electric devices, and the connected devices can be freely changed without completely switching the screen, .

The mobile terminal and its operation method according to the present invention are not limited to the configuration and method of the embodiments described above but can be applied to all or some of the embodiments so that various modifications can be made. Or may be selectively combined.

Meanwhile, a method of operating a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention can be implemented as a code that can be read by a processor on a recording medium readable by a processor included in the mobile terminal. The processor-readable recording medium includes all kinds of recording apparatuses in which data that can be read by the processor is stored. Examples of the recording medium that can be read by the processor include a ROM, a RAM, a CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, an optical data storage device, and the like, and may also be implemented in the form of a carrier wave such as transmission over the Internet . In addition, the processor-readable recording medium may be distributed over network-connected computer systems so that code readable by the processor in a distributed fashion can be stored and executed.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, but, on the contrary, It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Wireless communication unit: 110
A / V (Audio / Video) input section: 120
User Inputs: 130
Sensing section: 140
Output: 150
Memory: 160
Interface section: 170
Control section: 180
Power supply: 190

Claims (7)

Displaying a first OS activation screen;
Displaying a second OS activation screen on a picture in picture (PIP) screen;
Displaying an icon indicating an external input device connectable to a part of the display;
Receiving a predetermined touch input for the icon; And
And assigning the control right of the external input device corresponding to the touched icon to the first OS or the second OS according to the type of the predetermined touch input. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the first OS is driven in a foreground and the second OS is driven in a backgorund. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the control right is given to the second OS when the predetermined touch input is an input for dragging the icon and dropping the icon in the PIP area. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the control right is given to the first OS when the predetermined touch input is an input for dragging the icon and dropping on the first OS drive screen . The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the control right is given to the first OS or the second OS according to the number of times of the predetermined touch input. The method according to claim 1,
And displaying a list of devices connected to the first OS in a partial area of the display. The method according to claim 1,
Receiving an input that double-touches the pip screen;
And displaying a list of devices connected to the second OS.

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