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.
Terms including ordinals, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various elements, but the elements are not limited to these terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.
It is to be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected or connected to the other element, . On the other hand, when an element is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that there are no other elements in between.
The singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
In the present application, the terms "comprises", "having", and the like are used to specify that a feature, a number, a step, an operation, an element, a component, But do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof.
The electronic devices described herein may be used in various applications such as mobile phones, smart phones, laptop computers, digital broadcasting terminals, personal digital assistants (PDAs), portable multimedia players (PMPs), navigation, slate PCs 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 also be applied to fixed terminals such as digital TVs, desktop computers, digital signage, and the like, will be.
The components shown in FIGS. 1-15 are not essential for implementing an electronic device, so that the electronic device described herein may have more or fewer components than the components listed above.
1 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
The electronic device 100 may include a housing 101, a tip 102, a sensor 103, a microphone 104, a clip 105, a sensor 106, a speaker 107, have. More specifically, the housing 101 may be an elongated shape. The housing 101 may be for user's gripping convenience. For example, the housing 101 may be in the form of a long extended cylinder.
Tip 102 (tip) may have a pointed shape on one side. The other side of the tip 102 can be coupled to one end of the housing 101. The tip 102 is coupled to one end of the housing 102 so that a user can grip the housing 102 and write with the tip 102. The tip 102 may be a flexible material or may be a rigid material. The tip 102, as will be described later, may be provided with a pressure sensor 149 therein.
The sensors 103 and 106 may be provided on the outer surface of the housing 101. The sensors 103 and 106 may be sensors for detecting the user's gripping, sensors for recognizing the fingerprint of the user, sensors for recognizing the user's eyes, and camera modules It is possible. Also, a sensor may be provided on the button. The user can push the sensor to perform the set function. The above-described pressure sensor of the tip 102 and the button may be used in combination to perform the function of an input device of another electronic device such as a mouse or the like. The functions of the sensor can be variously configured as needed.
The microphone may be provided inside the housing 101, and the microphone hole 104 may be formed in the housing 101. The speaker may be provided in the housing 101 and the speaker hole 107 may be formed in the housing 101. A recording function, a multimedia function, a voice transmission / reception function, and the like can be implemented by a selective or merge configuration of a microphone or a speaker.
The clip 105 may be coupled to one side of the housing 101 or formed integrally with the housing 101. The cap 108 may be coupled to the opposite housing 101 to which the tip 102 is coupled. The cap 108 may be a plug for the opening of the housing 101, may be a button, and may include a pressure sensor. If necessary, the function of the cap 108 can be variously configured.
2 is a diagram illustrating electronic components of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention. The electronic devices include a PCB 99, an FPCB 98, a gyro sensor 143, an acceleration sensor 144, an angular acceleration sensor 145, a fingerprint recognition sensor 146, an ocular detection sensor 147, ).
More specifically, the configurations of the electronic device to be described with reference to Fig. 15 may be mounted on the PCB 99 or the FPCB 98. Fig. The connector 97 may be mounted on the PCB 99. The connector 97 may be electrically connected to the external terminal 96. The connector 97 and the external terminal 96 may be data transmission lines and may be wires for supplying power.
The gyro sensor 143 may be an element that measures the repulsive force generated by the rotational movement of an object in which the gyroscope is embedded and converts it into an electric signal. By measuring the motion of the object in the inertial coordinate system and sensing the movement distance and direction, it is possible to grasp the motion of the object in the three-dimensional space. For example, the gyro sensor 143 may be a MEMS gyro sensor.
The acceleration sensor 144 can sense the acceleration of the moving object or the intensity of the impact. This can be done by measuring the motion of the object in the inertial coordinate system. For example, the acceleration sensor 144 may be a MEMS acceleration sensor.
For example, if the object is two-dimensional motion, one gyro sensor 143 and two acceleration sensors 144 may be needed. For another example, three gyro sensors 143 and three acceleration sensors 144 may be needed if the object is moving in three dimensions.
The angular acceleration sensor 145 detects the rotational motion of the object in the inertial coordinate system, and may be a gyro sensor. The angular acceleration sensor 145 may be a combination of the gyro sensor 143 and the acceleration sensor 144 in order to improve the sensitivity of the sensor.
The fingerprint recognition sensor 146 can acquire a digital image of the user fingerprint and recognize the user. For example, the fingerprint recognition sensor 146 may be an optical type, an ultrasonic type, a capacitive type, or the like.
The eyeball detecting sensor 147 can detect the eyes of the user and can track the movement of the eyeball to grasp the position of the user's eyes. The pressure sensor 149 can convert the force applied to the sensor into an electrical signal to measure the magnitude of the force.
3 is a view showing a pin according to an embodiment of the present invention. The pin 105 may include a holder 105a, a display module 151, a cover 105b, and a window 105c.
The holder 105a may be fitted to one side of the housing 101 and may be integrally formed with the housing 101. [ The holder 105a can perform an elastic movement with respect to the housing 101. [ The holder 105a may have a groove 105h in which the display module 151 is seated.
The display module 151 may include a PCB 151b and a display panel 151a. The PCB 151b can be mounted with electronic elements for controlling the display panel 151a. The display panel 151a may be electrically connected to the PCB 151b to display predetermined information. The display module 151 may be a flexible display adapted to the elastic movement of the holder 105a.
The cover 105b can be coupled to the holder 105a for fixing the display module 151 when the display module 151 is seated in the groove 105h of the holder 105a. The cover 105b may be formed with an opening 105p at a position corresponding to the display module 151. [ The window 105c may be coupled to the opening 105p for protection of the display. The window 105c may have a touch window for input as well as protection of the display.
4 is a view of a housing according to another embodiment of the present invention.
The housing 101 has a triangular cross section and can be elongated. By having the housing 101 in the shape of a triangle, it is possible to enhance the gripping convenience of the user and prevent the electronic device 100 from rolling. The display 151 may be provided on the outer surface of the housing 101. It goes without saying that the configuration described with reference to Figs. 1 to 3 may be included.
5 is a view of a housing according to another embodiment of the present invention.
The housing 101 has a rectangular cross section as a whole and can be elongated. The housing 101 has a rectangular cross section, which has the advantage that the area of one surface of the housing 101 (which may include the area of the display) can be widened, and the electronic device 100 can be prevented from rolling. The display 151 may be provided on a wide outer surface of the housing 101. It goes without saying that the configuration described with reference to Figs. 1 to 3 may be included.
6 is a view showing a housing according to another embodiment of the present invention.
The housing 101 has a circular cross section as a whole and can be elongated. Since the housing 101 has a circular cross section, it is possible to provide convenience that the user does not have to consider the directionality of the housing 101. The display 151 may be provided to surround at least a part of the outer surface of the housing 101. This can mean that a large area of display can be provided. It may also mean that it can provide an infinite area of display. An infinite area display means that the cylindrical display can be rotated by scrolling the contents of the information displayed on the display. It goes without saying that the configuration described with reference to Figs. 1 to 3 may be included.
Figure 7 is a view of a tip according to an embodiment of the present invention.
The tip 102 may have one side coupled to the housing 101 and the other side having a narrower cross-section than the other side. This means that the tip 102 can be tapered or sharpened as it moves away from the housing 101. The tip of the tip 102 may be rounded. The tip 102 may be formed of a resilient material. On the other hand, the tip 102 may be formed of a rigid material. The tip 102 may experience a predetermined displacement or deformation due to the force applied to the tip 102. Such displacement or deformation can be detected by the pressure sensor 149. [
Figure 8 is a view of a tip according to another embodiment of the present invention.
The tip 102 may be formed with multiple protrusions. On the other hand, an optical sensor 148 may be provided on one side of the tip 102. The light sensor 148 can sense the motion (or trajectory) of the tip. The light sensor 148 may track the movement of the tip 102 by irradiating the laser and measuring the laser reflected from the surface of the object. Accordingly, the attribute or writing surface of the writing area of the electronic device is not limited (the electronic device is not limited to any surface or any of the writing areas).
9 is a view showing an optical sensor according to an embodiment of the present invention.
The optical sensor 148 can irradiate laser light. The irradiated laser can be reflected on a writing surface. Some light can deviate out of the light sensor 148 range depending on the writing surface and some light can be measured in the light sensor 148 range. For example, the optical sensor 148 may have a resolution of 2000 dpi, a motion velocity of 0 to 1000 mm / sec, an optical power of 0.3 mW, and a wavelength of 850 nm.
10 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device mode according to an embodiment of the present invention.
The mode of the electronic device shown in Fig. 10 may be a handwriting mode. When the user grasps and writes the electronic device 100, the tip 102 moves according to the user's intention (or locus) and the photosensor 148 measures the movement or locus and sends a signal . The controller 180 may process the signal transmitted from the optical sensor 148 and store the processed signal in the memory 170. For example, when the user writes the letters WC, alphabet a, RA, the photosensor 148 measures the movement of the tip 102, and the controller 180 controls the signal by the photosensor 148 To store the information RC of the character a in the memory 170. [
11 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device mode according to another embodiment of the present invention.
The mode of the electronic device shown in Fig. 11 may be a handwriting mode. When the user grasps and writes the electronic device 100, the tip 102 moves according to the user's intention (or locus), and the sensor module measures the movement or locus and sends a signal to the control unit 180 . The sensor module may include a gyro sensor 143, an acceleration sensor 144, or an angular acceleration sensor 145. The location of the sensor module may be proximate to the tip 102 and away from the tip 102. The position of the sensor module is not limited if only the measurement sensitivity is guaranteed. The control unit 180 may process the signal transmitted from the sensor module and store the processed signal in the memory 170. For example, when the user writes the letter WC and the alphabet letter a, the sensor module measures the movement of the tip 102, and the control unit 180 processes the signal by the sensor module, May be stored in the memory 170. Here, the sensor module may measure a movement or a locus of the housing 101 and transmit a signal to the controller 180. [
12 is a diagram showing an electronic device tip according to another embodiment of the present invention.
The electronic device 100 may have a nip 102r (nib). The nip 102r may be a refill ink for a ballpoint pen, an aqueous or oily nib, a graphite core, an electronically controlled ink, or the like. For fastening the nip 102r, the tip 102 may have a fastening hole 102h. The fastening hole 102h may be formed only on the tip 102 and may be formed across the tip 102 and the housing 101. [ The light sensor 148 may be located near the nip 102r. As a result, the user can write notes on a note or the like, and digitize and store the notes. For example, when a user listens to a lecture, the user can write the lecture contents and the written contents can be stored as digital text. It may also be transferred to another electronic device at the same time as handwriting. As another example, if the user is teaching, the user can write at the same time as the lecture, the contents can be stored in digital text, and the digital text can be sent to the auditor. As a result, users can concentrate on the lecture without having to write the contents of the lecture.
13 is a diagram illustrating an operation of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in the figure, the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention can perform its own communication function by itself.
As shown in Fig. 13A, the electronic device 100 can communicate directly with the base station AP. For example, it means that data can be transmitted to the base station (AP) and data can be received from the base station (AP) by using a wireless antenna or the like built in the electronic device 100. This is different from conventional devices that were dependent on other terminals owned by the user.
As shown in Fig. 13B, the electronic device 100 communicating with the base station AP can transmit data to the other electronic device 200. [ For example, this means that the electronic device 100 can perform a role of relaying data for another electronic device 200 that is being paired.
14 is a diagram showing an operation of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
As shown, the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention can store and / or transmit contents WC in various manners.
As shown in Fig. 14 (a), the user can generate the contents WC using the electronic device 100. [ For example, it means that the pen-type electronic device 100 can be used for writing. The electronic device 100 can recognize a character (WC) generated by a user using an optical sensor and / or an acceleration sensor.
The electronic device 100 can be stored in a text format and / or an image format in the memory 170 built in the electronic device 100 by user-generated contents WC. That is, the control unit 180 of the electronic device 100 recognizes the content WC generated by the user and stores the content WC in a text format, thereby preventing the entire capacity from being increased. The control unit 180 may store the content WC in an image format if the content WC is not easily recognized or the content WC is a picture.
The control unit 180 can perform an operation of synchronizing the electronic device 100 with another device 200 as shown in FIG. 14 (b). When synchronizing with another device 200, the control unit 180 can transmit the contents WC stored in the memory 170. [ Synchronization with another device 200 may proceed when the electronic device 100 is in an idling state.
The control unit 180 can synchronize the content WC stored in the memory 170 with the external server S and transmit the content WC.
The control unit 180 can delete the content WC synchronized with the other device 200 and / or the external server S in the memory 170. [ That is, it means that the synchronized data can be deleted in order to secure the capacity of the memory 170. [
15 is a block diagram for explaining an electronic device related to the present invention.
The electronic device 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. 15 are not essential for implementing an electronic device, so that the electronic device described in this specification can have more or fewer components than those listed above.
More specifically, the wireless communication unit 110 among the above-mentioned components can communicate with the electronic device 100 and the wireless communication system, between the electronic device 100 and another electronic device, or between the electronic device 100 and the external server, And may include one or more modules to enable communication. In addition, the wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules that connect the electronic device 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 the information in the electronic device, the surrounding information surrounding the electronic device, and the 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 gyro sensor 143, an acceleration sensor 144, a gyro sensor 144, and a gyro sensor 144 described with reference to Fig. 2), a chemical sensor (e.g., an electronic nose, a healthcare sensor, The angular velocity sensor 145, the fingerprint recognition sensor 146, the ocular detection sensor 147, and the light sensor 148 It may include one. Meanwhile, the electronic device disclosed in this specification can combine and use 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. Such a touch screen may function as a user input 123 that provides an input interface between the electronic device 100 and a user and may provide an output interface between the electronic device 100 and a user.
The interface unit 160 serves as a path for communication with various types of external devices connected to the electronic device 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 electronic device 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.
The memory 170 also stores data that supports various functions of the electronic device 100. The memory 170 may store a plurality of application programs (application programs or applications) driven in the electronic device 100, data for operation of the electronic device 100, and instructions. At least some of these applications may be downloaded from an external server via wireless communication. At least some of these applications may also reside on the electronic device 100 from the time of shipment for the basic functions of the electronic device 100 (e.g., phone call incoming, outgoing, message receiving, originating functions). On the other hand, the application program is stored in the memory 170, installed on the electronic device 100, and can be driven by the control unit 180 to perform the operation (or function) of the electronic device.
The control unit 180 typically controls the overall operation of the electronic device 100, in addition to the operations associated with the application program. 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. 15 in order to drive an application program stored in the memory 170. FIG. Further, the controller 180 may operate at least two of the components included in the electronic device 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 electronic device 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 each other to implement an operation, control, or control method of an electronic device according to various embodiments described below. In addition, the method of operation, control, or control of the electronic device may be implemented on the electronic device by driving at least one application program stored in the memory 170.
16 to 18, an electronic device 200 according to the present invention includes a housing 201 for providing a grip portion (GP) to which a plurality of fingers of one hand of a user of the user is contacted, and a housing And a cap cap 300 attached to at least one side of the cap.
The housing 201 may include a tip 202, a microphone 222, a PCB 299, and a battery 290.
The user can grasp the housing 201 by hand and use it. That is, the housing 201 can be gripped with one hand. In the gripping area GP of the housing 201, a plurality of fingers of one hand can be contacted. This point is different from the conventional device used by grasping with both hands. That is, the electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which the housing 201 having a cylindrical shape or the like can be gripped by one hand and used, can perform other necessary operations with the remaining hands . On the contrary, in the conventional device, it is common to use the device by grasping the device with both hands.
The gripping area GP may be a region on one side of the housing 201. The gripping area GP may be coated with rubber or the like so as to correspond to the shape of the finger. Therefore, the finger contacting the gripping area GP may not slip.
The tip 202 may be provided on one side of the housing 201. That is, the tip 202 may be provided at one end of the housing 201 adjacent to the gripping area GP provided in the housing 201. The tip 202 or the first sensing unit 240_1 is provided in a region adjacent to the tip 202. [ The first sensing unit 240_1 may be a combination of at least one of sensors including an optical sensor, a gyro sensor, an acceleration sensor, and an acceleration sensor. For example, it means that the trajectory of the tip 202 can be traced when writing is performed while holding the housing 201.
The control unit 280 can acquire the user's operation with respect to the housing 201 through the first sensing unit 240_1. For example, when carrying out the handwriting operation by holding the housing 201, it means that the user can sense whether or not to input any characters, symbols and / or images.
Various electronic components for operating the electronic device 200 may be provided on the PCB 299. For example, various sensors may be located on the PCB 299, and an interface 260 for charging and / or communication may be provided on the PCB 299. The antenna 290 may further include an antenna connected to the PCB 299, and the antenna may be an antenna for a wireless communication unit.
The battery 290 can supply the power required for the operation of the housing 201. The charging module may be supplied with power from the outside through the interface unit 260 connected to the housing 201 and supply power to the battery 290. However, it goes without saying that, in addition to being directly connected to the outside through the interface unit 260 to supply power, it is also possible to perform wireless charging in which the charging is progressed without being physically directly contacted.
The microphone 222 may be provided on the other side of the housing. That is, it is provided on the other side of the housing 201 provided with the tip 202, so that it can be disposed adjacent to the user's mouth upon call reception. This is explained in detail in the related explanation. The voice provided from the mouth of the user may be input through the microphone 222 and may further include a microphone hole 222a to more effectively transmit the voice of the user to the microphone 222. [
19 to 22, the operation of the housing 201 according to the embodiment will be briefly described. 19 to 22 are flow charts showing the operation of the electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in these drawings, the control unit 280 of the housing 201 can operate in different operation modes based on the intention of the user.
As shown in Fig. 19, the control unit 280 can perform the step (S10) of acquiring the operation of the user with respect to the housing 201. Fig.
The control unit 280 can acquire the user's operation with respect to the housing 201 through the first sensing unit 240_1. For example, when carrying out the handwriting operation by holding the housing 201, it means that the user can detect which character, symbol and / or image he or she desires to input.
The control unit 280 may perform the step S20 of selecting the operation mode according to the user's operation. The operation mode may include a first mode S30 and a second mode S40.
The first mode may be a mode for storing the contents corresponding to the locus corresponding to the movement of the end of the housing 201 in the memory 270. That is, the user holding the housing 201 may perform the operation for recording. In the first mode, the controller 280 can acquire a character or the like input by the user using the first sensing unit 240_1. Acquired text, etc., may be stored in memory 270 in text format. The acquired text or the like can be stored in the memory 270 in an image format. If it is stored in the text format, it may be advantageous in terms of storage capacity in comparison with the image format.
The second mode may be a mode that performs a function corresponding to the trajectory of the end of the housing 201. For example, the control unit 280 can recognize characters or the like corresponding to the user's operation on the housing 201 in the second mode as an instruction to control the operation of the electronic device 200. [ In the second mode, the control unit 280 means that characters or the like corresponding to a user's operation may not be regarded as contents to be stored in the memory 270. [ Therefore, the user of the electronic device 200 may not operate the electronic device 200 itself in order to perform various operations using the housing 201. For example, it means that a necessary function can be activated and deactivated without operating a button or the like provided in the electronic device 200. [
20 is a flow chart specifically showing the first mode operation of another device 400 in the one-sided mode of the present invention.
In the first mode, the control unit 280 can perform the step S31 of obtaining the locus for the housing 201. [ The locus for the housing 201 may more specifically indicate the locus of the tip 202 located at one end of the housing 201. [
The control unit 280 can perform the step S33 of generating a content corresponding to the locus. For example, it means that characters, numbers, pictures and the like inputted by a user can be recognized as contents by using the housing 201.
The control unit 280 can extract characters through an image processing process when the user's input is acquired through the optical sensor. The extracted characters can be converted into text.
The control unit 280 can perform the step S35 of storing the generated content. The content may be stored in the memory 270 of the housing 201. If the content is text, the overall storage space can be saved.
The control unit 280 may perform the step of transmitting the stored content to the cap 300 and / or the other device 400 (S37). The electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention can perform communication functions such as call transmission / reception, message transmission / reception, and the like. The control unit 280 may transmit the content stored in the memory 270 to the cap 300 and / or another device 400 of the user. For example, to a device with a larger display. Therefore, the user can view the contents more conveniently.
Fig. 21 is a flowchart specifically showing a second mode operation of another device 400 in the one-sided mode of the present invention.
In the second mode, the control unit 280 can perform a step S41 of activating a specific function according to the inputted characters and / or symbols.
The user can input a specific character and / or symbol into the gripped housing 201. Specific characters, etc. may be commands that activate and / or deactivate certain functions. For example, if the user holds the housing 201 and inputs the symbol [, it can enter the second mode. If you enter the symbol [then enter the call and enter the symbol], you can see that you want to use a certain function called call function.
The control unit 280 may perform step S43 of performing the activated specific function. For example, as described above, when a character or the like for a call function is input, the controller 280 can perform a function of performing a call using a telephone number or the like described after [call] .
Fig. 22 is a diagram showing an operation mode of the electronic device 200 of Fig.
As shown, the operation mode may include a first operation mode and a second operation mode. In the first operation mode, motion tracking can be performed, and in the second operation mode, the function can be executed.
In the first operation mode, the control unit 280 can make the contents of the mechsenic tracked into contents and store them.
In the second mode of operation, the control unit 280 may execute a specific function corresponding to the input of the user. That is, it means that the user's input may not be stored as contents.
The cap 300 may include a PCB 399, an FPCB 398, a battery 390, an output 350, an input 320 and a clip 305. Various electronic components including sensors may be mounted on the PCB 399 provided in the cap 300 and connected to the output unit 350 and the input unit 320 through the FPCB 398. [
The output unit 350 may include a display unit 351, an acoustic output unit 352, a haptic module, and the like. For example, the display unit 351 may be provided on at least a part of the surface exposed to the outside of the cap 300 to provide information related to time to the user. As another example, the interior of the cap 300 may be provided with an acoustic output 352 to provide information related to the hearing to the user. At this time, an acoustic output hole 352a may be provided in a part of the cap 300, and the output voice information may be provided to the user through the acoustic output unit 352. [
The input unit 320 may include a camera 321, a user input unit 323, and the like. For example, a camera 321 may be provided on one side of the cap 300 to acquire various image information, output the acquired image information through the display unit 351, ). As another example, touch-type input means may be provided. It is possible to easily operate the housing 201 interlocked with the cap 300 and / or the cap 300 by providing the touch screen panel having the touch sensor on at least one side of the cap 300, It can improve Mars.
The clip 305 may serve to secure the housing 201 coupled with the cap 300 and the cap 300 to a specific object. The clip 305 may be provided to extend along the longitudinal direction of the cap 300. One end of the clip 305 can be fixed to the cap 300 and the other end can be opened, and can be easily fixed to the clothes of the user through the opened end. The clip 305 may be provided so as to be operable according to the convenience of the user. For example, the clip 305 may be rotatably coupled to the cap 300 to allow movement along the periphery of the cap 300. In addition, the clip 305 can function to make the cap 300 directional. This will be described below with reference to FIG.
23, the second sensing unit 240_2 for sensing whether the housing 201 and the cap 300 are coupled to each other will be described. 23 is a view for explaining a second sensing unit 240_2 of the electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
When the housing 201 and the cap 300 are coupled to each other, the second sensing unit 240_2 may be provided in a region where the housing 201 and the cap 300 are in contact with each other or at least adjacent to each other. The second sensing unit 240_2 may include at least one sensor such as a proximity sensor, a magnetic sensor, and an infrared sensor to sense whether the housing 201 and the cap 300 are coupled.
For example, the second sensing unit 240_2 may include a magnet ring 240_2 (b) provided at the inlet end of the cap 300, a first Hall IC 240_2 (a) provided in the housing 201, , And a second Hall IC 240_2 (a). The first Hall IC 240_2 (a) is provided in a region corresponding to the magnet ring 240_2 (b) when one side of the housing 201 is drawn into the inlet of the cap 300. [ The second Hall IC 240_2 (a) is provided in a region corresponding to the magnet ring 240_2 (b) when the other side of the housing 201 is drawn into the inlet of the cap 300. [ Accordingly, the second sensing unit 240_2 may be configured to sense the cap 300 when coupled to one side of the housing 201, when the cap 300 is coupled to the other side of the housing 201, 300 may be separated and separated.
24 and 25, the third sensing units 240_3 and 340_3 constituting the electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. 24 and 25 are views for explaining the third sensing units 240_3 and 340_3 of the electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Referring to FIG. 24, the controller may determine whether the housing 201 and the cap 300 are separated based on the sensed information through the third sensing units 240_3 and 340_3. Referring to FIG. 24 (a), when one end of the housing 201 and the cap 300 are coupled, at least one region to be abutted is provided with a fastening portion 302. The fastening part 302 may be a fastening module capable of fastening through a control part. That is, the fastening part 302 may be composed of a module having a structure that can fasten or separate the housing 201 and the cap 300 through electrical control synchronized with specific information. For example, although not shown, the fastening portion 302 includes a first electromagnet provided in a part of the cap 300 and a second electromagnet provided in a part of the cap 300 that abuts the first electromagnet can do. The control unit can separate and combine the first electromagnet and the second electromagnet in synchronization with the specific information.
Referring to FIGS. 24 (b) and 24 (c), the control unit can determine whether the housing 201 and the cap 300 are separated from each other in synchronization with specific information. The specific signal may be a signal related to the user information sensed by the third sensing units 240_3 and 340_3.
For example, the third sensing units 240_3 and 340_3 may be a fingerprint recognition sensor provided in at least one of the housing 201 and the cap 300. The control unit can determine whether the fingerprint information is the fingerprint information of the user of the electronic device 200 based on the fingerprint information sensed by the fingerprint recognition sensor. When the fingerprint information sensed by the fingerprint recognition sensor is the user fingerprint information of the electronic device 200, the control unit can separate the housing 201 from the cap 300 through the fastening unit 302.
As another example, the third sensing units 240_3 and 340_3 may be touch sensors provided in at least one of the housing 201 and the cap 300. The touch sensor may be provided separately from the display unit 351, but a touch sensor provided on the touch screen panel constituting the display unit 351 may be used. The control unit compares the preset user information with the information of the user sensed by the touch sensor and determines whether the information of the sensed user is the user information of the electronic device 200. The user's information sensed by the touch sensor may include signature information, pattern information, and the like. If the information of the user sensed by the touch sensor is predetermined user information of the electronic device 200, the control unit can separate the housing 201 from the cap 300 through the fastening unit 302.
Referring to FIG. 25, the controller may select other devices 400 to be interlocked with the electronic device 200 according to the present invention based on the information sensed through the third sensing units 240_3 and 340_3.
For example, the third sensing units 240_3 and 340_3 may be touch sensors provided in at least one of the housing 201 and the cap 300. [ The touch sensor may be provided separately from the display unit 351, but a touch sensor provided on the touch screen panel constituting the display unit 351 may be used. The electronic device 200 according to the present invention can store user information of other interlocking devices 400, respectively. The controller compares the stored user information with the information of the user sensed by the touch sensor, and determines whether the information of the sensed user is information of a user of the stored user. The user's information sensed by the touch sensor may include signature information, pattern information, and the like. If the user information sensed through the touch sensor is one of the stored user information, the control unit may perform an operation of interlocking with another device 400 of the matched user. The electronic device 200 according to the present invention can perform various interactions such as transmitting / receiving data or synchronizing with each other by interlocking with another selected device 400. [
Hereinafter, the use state of the electronic device 200 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figs. 26 to 34. Fig. 26 to 34 are views for explaining the use state of the electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
26, an electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first state ST1 in which one side of the housing 201 is separated from the cap 300, And a second state (ST2) in which one side is drawn into the cap (300). One side of the housing 201 means an area where the tip 202 is located in the housing 201. Accordingly, the tip 202 may be exposed to the outside or occluded from the outside, depending on the state of the electronic device 200.
The control unit may perform the first mode (or the handwriting mode) when the electronic device 200 is in the first state ST1. The control unit may perform the first mode (or the normal mode) when the electronic device 200 is in the second state ST2.
27, the first mode is a mode in which information of the electronic device 200 according to the present invention, information received in another device 400 interlocked with the electronic device 200 according to the present invention, And motion information of the housing 201 sensed by the sensing unit 240_1 to the output unit. The information can be recognized by the user through the output in the first state (ST1).
The output portion may be provided in at least a part of the cap 300. The output unit may include at least one of a display unit 351, a haptic module, and an audio output unit 352.
Referring to FIG. 27 (a), when the display unit 351 is provided in the cap 300, the display unit 351 may be provided along the circumference to correspond to the shape of the cap 300. When the information is received in the electronic device 200, the control unit may implement a related image on the display unit 351 to allow the user to visually recognize whether or not to receive the information and / or the contents. For example, when the movement locus of the housing 201 is sensed, the control unit may output the converted text or an image according to the locus according to the locus as an image through the display unit 351. [
Referring to FIG. 27 (b), when the haptic module is provided in the cap 300, the user can recognize whether information is received by the tactile effect generated in the electronic device 200. For example, the control unit can generate the vibration effect through the haptic module whenever the movement locus of the housing 201 is sensed. In this way, the user can recognize whether or not the motion locus is being sensed.
Referring to FIG. 27C, when the cap 300 is provided with the sound output unit 352, the user recognizes whether or not the information is received and / or the content by the auditory effect generated in the electronic device 200 can do. For example, the control unit may output information converted to text by the sound output unit 352 according to the movement trajectory of the housing 201. Thereby, the user can recognize whether or not the motion locus of the sensed housing 201 matches the motion intended by the user.
Referring to FIG. 28, the information received from the electronic device 200 according to the present invention or from another device 400 interlocked with the electronic device 200 according to the present invention may be call receiving information.
When a call is received in the electronic device 200 in the first state ST1, the user can recognize the call through the output unit 350. [ If a call is received, the user may place the cap 300 with the speaker 352 adjacent the ear of the user. For example, the user can fix the collar 305, the collar, the sleeves, the pouch, etc. of the user to the cap 300 (Fig. 28 (a)).
The user can memorize the contents of the conversation using the housing 201 equipped with the microphone 222. [ That is, the movement locus of the housing 201 sensed by the first sensing unit 240_1 can be stored in the memory and transmitted to the other device 400. [ At this time, it is preferable that the microphone 222 is provided on the other side of the housing 201, not on one side of the housing 201 having the first sensing unit 240_1. The voice of the user can be effectively transmitted to the microphone 222 by positioning the microphone 222 on the other side of the housing 201 near the mouth of the user through the housing 201 (FIG. 28B) . If the user does not need a note during call reception, the user can place the housing 201 equipped with the microphone 222 close to the mouth of the user, thereby effectively transmitting the voice of the user to the microphone 222.
29, the second mode is a mode in which at least one of the information of the electronic device 200 according to the present invention and the information received from another device 400 that is linked to the electronic device 200 according to the present invention And outputting it to the output unit. The information can be recognized by the user through the output unit in the second state ST2.
The output unit may be provided in a part of at least one of the cap 300 and the housing 201. The output unit may include at least one of a display unit 351, a haptic module, and an audio output unit 352. The information received from the electronic device 200 according to the present invention or from another device 400 interlocked with the electronic device 200 according to the present invention may be call receiving information.
29 (a), when the display unit 351 is provided in the cap 300, the display unit 351 may be provided along the circumference to correspond to the shape of the cap 300. [ When the information is received in the electronic device 200, the control unit may implement a related image on the display unit 351 to allow the user to visually recognize whether or not to receive the information and / or the contents. For example, when a call is received, the control unit may output the sender information through the display unit 351 as an image.
The control unit may implement an associated image on the entire surface of the display unit 351. Alternatively, the control unit may implement an associated image on a partial surface of the display unit 351, and may sequentially move the implemented image along the perimeter of the pen. For example, the display area AA of the display part 351 may be spatially separated into a plurality of display areas AA such as the first and second display areas AA1 and AA2. At this time, in the separated display area AA, the same received image is implemented, but can be time-division driven. As the same image is time-divided and sequentially driven according to the area, the user can recognize the image as if the image is sequentially moved along the periphery of the cap 300.
Referring to FIG. 29 (b), when the haptic module is provided in the cap 300, the user can recognize whether or not information is received by the tactile effect generated in the electronic device 200. For example, when a call is received, the control unit may generate a vibration effect through the haptic module. Through this, the user can recognize whether or not the call is received.
Referring to FIG. 29C, when the cap 300 is provided with the sound output unit 352, the user recognizes whether or not the information is received and / or the contents by the auditory effect generated in the electronic device 200 can do. For example, the control unit can generate a voice effect through the sound output unit 352 when a call is received. Through this, the user can recognize whether or not the call is received.
Referring to FIG. 30, when a call is received in the electronic device 200 in the second state ST2 as described above, the user can recognize this through the output unit. When a call is received, the user may place the electronic device 200 according to the present invention adjacent to the face of the user. At this time, the speaker 352 is provided on the opposite side to the one side of the cap 300 into which the housing 201 is drawn, and the microphone 222 is mounted on the other side opposite to one side of the housing 201 having the tip 202 Respectively. That is, the speaker 352 and the microphone 222 provided in the electronic device 200 in the second state ST2 are spaced apart as far as possible. Thus, the mouth and the ears of the user correspond to being spaced apart. The voice provided through the speaker 352 can be effectively transmitted to the user's ear and the voice provided through the mouth of the user can be effectively transmitted to the microphone 222. [
31, a first state ST1 of the electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a third state ST3 in which the housing 201 and the cap 300 are spaced apart from each other, And a fourth state (ST4) in which the other side of the cap (201) is drawn into the cap (300). The other side of the housing 201 means the opposite side of the housing 201 having the tip 202. [ That is, the third state ST3 is a state in which the cap 300 is separated from one side of the housing 201, and the fourth state ST4 is a state in which the cap 300 is separated from one side of the housing 201 And is coupled with the other side of the housing 201. [
Referring to Figure 32 (a), in the third state ST3, the user can write on a specific object using the housing 201. [ At this time, the tip 202 provided in the housing 201 includes a refill ink for a ballpoint pen, a water-based or oil-based nib, a graphite core, an electronic control ink, or the like so that the user can visually recognize the movement trajectory of the housing 201 . The specific object may be a paper on which the trajectory of the tip 202 including the ink or the like can remain.
The movement of the housing 201 sensed by the first sensing unit 240_1 is output in the form of time information through the display unit 351 of the cap 300 interlocked with the housing 201 and / . To this end, the housing 201 and the cap 300 may be connected to each other through a wireless communication unit.
That is, the movement of the housing 201 can be visually recognized by the user through the trajectory of the tip 202 recorded on a specific object, and the display portion 351 of the cap 300 interlocked with the housing 201 Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > visually < / RTI > Accordingly, the user can recognize whether or not the desired content is being handwritten through the trajectory of the tip 202, and can recognize whether or not the desired content can be correctly stored in the memory.
Referring to FIG. 32 (b), in the third state ST3, the user can write on a specific object using the housing 201. [ At this time, the tip 202 provided in the housing 201 may not include ink or the like so that the movement trajectory of the housing 201 can not be visually recognized. Accordingly, the specific object may include various objects regardless of whether ink or the like can remain. Therefore, the electronic device 200 according to the present invention can easily store desired contents, regardless of time or place, through the movement of the housing 201, and / or transmit the contents to another device 400.
For example, if an important memo is required during a move, the user can record the memo content on his / her palm. At this time, the user can not visually recognize the locus of movement of the housing 201 through the fingers, but the user can visually recognize the movement locus through the display unit 351 of the cap 300 interlocked with the housing 201. Since the cap 300 has the inlet portion into which the housing 201 can be inserted, the cap 300 can be easily fixed to a finger or the like. Although not shown, the cap 300 may be arranged in various areas visually recognizable by the user, and may be fixed so as not to move through the clip 305 provided on the cap 300. [
33, in a third state ST3, at least a part of the cap 300 may further include a user input unit 323 provided on the display unit 351 or separately from the display unit 351 have. As described above, it is possible to switch to a specific mode by sensing the locus of the housing 201. However, one embodiment of the present invention further includes a user input unit 323 in a part of the cap 300, It can be performed more easily. The user input unit 323 may include a housing 201 and a touch key for recognizing a conductor including a user's finger or the like, or a push key for recognizing a physical pressure (FIG. 32 (a)). Figures 32 (b) and 32 (c) show examples of mode switching.
Referring to Fig. 34, in the fourth state ST4, the user can write on a specific object using the housing 201. Fig. At this time, the tip 202 provided in the housing 201 may be provided with ink or the like so that the user can visually recognize the movement trajectory of the housing 201, and visually recognize the movement trajectory of the housing 201 It may not contain ink or the like so that it can not be used.
The user can visually recognize the movement trajectory of the housing 201 through the display of the cap 300 coupled to the other side of the housing 201. [ Unlike the third state ST3, the cap 300 is not disposed apart from the housing 201 in the fourth state ST4. Accordingly, the fourth state (ST4) of the electronic device 200 can visually recognize the locus of movement while preventing the cap 300 from being lost.
In the fourth state ST4, a user input unit 323 may be provided in at least a part of the cap 300. [ At this time, the user input unit 323, for example, the touch key or the push key, can be operated by the user's hand.
Hereinafter, one example of an image implementing method of the display unit 351 included in the cap 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 to 37. FIG. FIGS. 35 to 37 are views for explaining an image realizing method of the display unit 351 provided in the cap 300. FIG.
Referring to FIG. 35, the cap 300 constituting the electronic device 200 according to the present invention may include a display unit 351. 35 (a)), and a projection display (Fig. 35 (b), (c)), the display unit 351 provided in the cap 300, Or the like.
For example, the display unit 351 may include a display panel using a liquid crystal or an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display device. As another example, the display unit 351 can implement an image by enlarging and projecting an image displayed on a panel or the like onto a wall or a specific object including a floor using an optical lens or the like.
36 and 37, the display unit 351 includes a display area in which an image is implemented, and the display area can be divided into a plurality of display areas. At this time, the control unit may implement an image in only a part of a plurality of display areas, or may sequentially implement an image in a plurality of display areas.
The control unit can reduce power consumption by implementing images only in a part of a plurality of display areas. The control unit sequentially implements an image in a plurality of display areas, so that the control unit can be implemented by various display methods according to the demand of the user. At this time, the same image can be implemented in a plurality of display areas, and different images can be implemented. Also, the image may be sequentially implemented in a plurality of display areas, and the implementation period may be different for each of the plurality of display areas.
Specifically, the display portion 351 may be provided along the periphery of the cap 300. The display area includes a first display area AA1 and a second display area AA2. The first display area AA1 refers to a partial area related to the reference object. And the second display area AA2 refers to a part of the area excluding the first display area AA1. The control unit 380 can display an image in at least one of the first and second display areas or sequentially display the image in any one of the first and second display areas.
In order to implement the above-described image implementation method, the cap 300 may be directional. That is, the cap 300 may have at least one configuration that is a directional reference.
Referring to FIG. 36, the cap 300 may include a clip 305, and may have a directionality with respect to the clip 305. For example, when the cap 300 is placed on a specific object, it can be fixed on the specific object BT without moving by the clip 305 (Fig. 36 (a)). At this time, the display area within the viewing angle VP of the user is the second display area AA2. That is, the user can not see the entire display area but can view only a part of the display according to his / her position (Fig. 36 (b)). Therefore, the control unit can reduce the power consumption by allowing the clip 305 to implement images in only a part of the display area.
Referring to FIG. 37, the cap 300 may include a fourth sensing unit 340_4, and may have a direction based on a user's hand sensed by the fourth sensing unit 340_4. The fourth sensing unit 340_4 is provided in a certain area of the cap 300 and includes a sensor capable of sensing whether or not the user's hand is in contact. The sensor may be a touch sensor. The touch sensor may be provided on a touch screen panel constituting the display unit 351.
For example, when the user grasps the housing 201 using his / her own hand, a part FT of the cap 300 is in contact with the user's hand, and the contacted area FT is in contact with the fourth sensing part (Fig. 37 (a)). At this time, the contacted area is the first display area AA1, and the first display area AA1 is not within the viewing angle VP of the user. That is, the user can only see the second display area AA2 that is not in contact with the user's hand in the display area (FIG. 37 (b)). Accordingly, the control unit can reduce the power consumption by implementing the image only in a part of the display area based on the user's hand sensed by the fourth sensing unit 340_4.
38 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the electronic device 200 in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in Fig. 38 (a), the user can create the contents WC using the housing 201. [ For example, it means that the housing 201 can be used for writing. The housing 201 can recognize a user-generated content WC using the first sensing unit 240_1.
The housing 201 can be stored in a text format and / or an image format in a memory 270 built in the housing 201, by the user. That is, the control unit 280 of the housing 201 recognizes the content WC generated by the user and stores the content WC in the text format, thereby preventing the overall capacity from being increased. The control unit 280 may store the content WC in an image format in a case where the content WC is not easily recognized or the content WC is a picture.
The control unit 280 of the housing 201 can perform an operation interlocking with the cap 300 and / or another device 400. [ For example, when synchronizing with the cap 300 and another device 400, the control unit 280 of the housing 201 transmits the contents WC stored in the memory 270 through the wireless communication unit 210 . Synchronization with another device 400 may proceed when the electronic device 200 is in an idling state.
The control unit 380 of the cap 300 may perform an operation of interlocking with another device 400 through another device 400 and the wireless communication unit 310. [ For example, the content WC received from the housing 201 can be stored in a memory and transmitted to another device 400. [
As shown in FIG. 38 (b), the control unit 380 of the cap 300 can receive various contents from another device 400 that is interlocked. The received information may be output through an output unit 350 provided in the cap 300.
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 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.
