Office Action 1: Notice of Allowance (2024-09-30)

CLAIMS:
CLAIMS

What is claimed is:

1\. An electronic device, comprising:a display;
a sensor;
one or more processors; and
memory storing one or more programs configured to be executed by the one or more processors, the one or more programs including instructions for:
displaying an affordance via the display;
receiving sensor input, via the sensor, associated with a positioning of a user's hand; and
in response to receiving the sensor input:
in accordance with a determination that the sensor input corresponds to a predefined pattern for a threshold amount of time, the predefined pattern being associated with the positioning of the user's hand:
displaying, concurrently with the affordance, an indication that the sensor input corresponds to the predefined pattern for the threshold amount of time; and performing the operation associated with the affordance; and in accordance with a determination that the sensor input does not correspond to the predefined pattern for the threshold amount of time, forgoing performing the operation associated with the affordance.
2\. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the one or more programs further include instructions for:
in accordance with the determination that the sensor input corresponds to the predefined pattern for the threshold amount of time, modifying a visual appearance of the affordance.
3\. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the one or more programs further include instructions for:

in response to receiving the sensor input and in accordance with a determination that the sensor input corresponds to the predefined pattern, displaying a graphical element indicating the threshold amount of time.
4\. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the electronic device further comprises a haptic feedback mechanism, and wherein the one or more programs further include instructions for:
in response to receiving the sensor input and in accordance with a determination that the sensor input corresponds to the predefined pattern, providing a haptic feedback, via the haptic feedback mechanism.
5\. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the operation comprises answering a telephone call.
6\. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the sensor comprises an optical sensor positioned in the electronic device to measure blood flow indicative of a clenched hand of the user.
7\. A method, comprising:
at an electronic device with a display and a sensor:
displaying an affordance via the display;
receiving sensor input, via the sensor, associated with a positioning of a user's hand; and
in response to receiving the sensor input:
in accordance with a determination that the sensor input corresponds to a predefined pattern for a threshold amount of time, the predefined pattern being associated with the positioning of the user's hand:
displaying, concurrently with the affordance, an indication that the sensor input corresponds to the predefined pattern for the threshold amount of time; and performing the operation associated with the affordance; and

in accordance with a determination that the sensor input does not correspond to the predefined pattern for the threshold amount of time, forgoing performing the operation associated with the affordance.
8\. The method of claim 7, further comprising:
in accordance with the determination that the sensor input corresponds to the predefined pattern for the threshold amount of time, modifying a visual appearance of the affordance.
9\. The method of claim 7, further comprising:
in response to receiving the sensor input and in accordance with a determination that the sensor input corresponds to the predefined pattern, displaying a graphical element indicating the threshold amount of time.

10\. The method of claim 7, wherein the electronic device includes a haptic feedback mechanism, the method further comprising:in response to receiving the sensor input and in accordance with a determination that the sensor input corresponds to the predefined pattern, providing a haptic feedback, via the haptic feedback mechanism.

11\. The method of claim 7, wherein the operation comprises answering a telephone call.

12\. The method of claim 7, wherein the sensor comprises an optical sensor positioned in the electronic device to measure blood flow indicative of a clenched hand of the user.

13\. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs configured to be executed by one or more processors of an electronic device with a display and a sensor, the one or more programs including instructions for:displaying an affordance via the display;
receiving sensor input, via the sensor, associated with a positioning of a user's hand; and
in response to receiving the sensor input:

in accordance with a determination that the sensor input corresponds to a predefined pattern for a threshold amount of time, the predefined pattern being associated with the positioning of the user's hand:displaying, concurrently with the affordance, an indication that the sensor input corresponds to the predefined pattern for the threshold amount of time; and performing the operation associated with the affordance; and in accordance with a determination that the sensor input does not correspond to the predefined pattern for the threshold amount of time, forgoing performing the operation associated with the affordance.

14\. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 13, wherein the one or more programs further include instructions for:in accordance with the determination that the sensor input corresponds to the predefined pattern for the threshold amount of time, modifying a visual appearance of the affordance.

15\. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 13, wherein the one or more programs further include instructions for:in response to receiving the sensor input and in accordance with a determination that the sensor input corresponds to the predefined pattern, displaying a graphical element indicating the threshold amount of time.

16\. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 13, wherein the electronic device includes a haptic feedback mechanism, and wherein the one or more programs further include instructions for:in response to receiving the sensor input and in accordance with a determination that the sensor input corresponds to the predefined pattern, providing a haptic feedback, via the haptic feedback mechanism.

17\. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 13, wherein the operation comprises answering a telephone call.

18\. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 13, wherein the sensor comprises an optical sensor positioned in the electronic device to measure blood flow indicative of a clenched hand of the user.

OFFICE ACTION:
Notice of Pre-AIA  or AIA  Status
The present application, filed on or after March 16, 2013, is being examined under the first inventor to file provisions of the AIA .
Allowable Subject Matter
Claims 1-18 are allowed.
The following is an examiner’s statement of reasons for allowance:
As to independent claim 1, Kim (U.S. Pub. No. 2016/0029899) discloses an electronic device (Kim, mobile terminal 300 of a watch type, Figure 2A), comprising:
a display (Kim, display unit 351, Figure 2A);
a sensor (Kim, blood flow sensor 341, Figure 2B);
one or more processors (Kim, controller 180, Figure 1A) (Kim, mobile terminal 300 may be configured to include features that are the same or similar to that of mobile terminal 100 of FIGS. 1A-1C. Figure 1A, ¶ [0150]); and
memory (Kim, memory 170, Figure 1A) storing one or more programs configured to be executed by the one or more processors (Kim, The memory 170 is typically implemented to store data to support various functions or features of the mobile terminal 100.  For instance, the memory 170 may be configured to store application programs executed in the mobile terminal 100, data or instructions for operations of the mobile terminal 100, and the like. ¶ [0066]), the one or more programs including instructions for:
displaying an affordance (Kim, response icon 1102, Figure 11A) via the display (Kim, Referring to FIG. 11A, assume that a call signal is currently received through the mobile terminal 300 of the watch type.  Through the display unit 351 shown in FIG. 11A, a call receiving screen 1101 indicating that the call signal is being received is currently displayed.  In particular, the call receiving screen 1101 further includes a response icon 1102 for making a response to the received call signal. Figure 11A, ¶ [0227]);
receiving sensor input, via the sensor, associated with a positioning of a user's hand (Kim, FIGS. 11A, 11B and 11C are diagrams for a control method of detecting a finger folded level and then responding to a call signal using a result of the detection, Figures 11A-11C, ¶ [0226]); As shown by Kim, the fist gesture shown between figures 11A and 11B is the input to receive a call on the watch type mobile terminal 300.
in response to receiving the sensor input:
in accordance with a determination that the sensor input corresponds to a predefined pattern for a threshold amount of time, the predefined pattern being associated with the positioning of the user's hand (Kim, According to the example shown in FIGS. 11A, 11B and 11C, in a situation that a call signal is currently received, if a first input is maintained over a prescribed time (e.g., 3 seconds), the mobile terminal 300 of the watch type is able to make a response to the call signal [FIG.  11B]. Referring to FIG. 11B, the mobile terminal 300 of the watch type currently outputs a call connected screen 1103. Figures 11A-11C, ¶ [0229]),
performing the operation associated with the affordance (Kim, According to the example shown in FIGS. 11A, 11B and 11C, in a situation that a call signal is currently received, if a first input is maintained over a prescribed time (e.g., 3 seconds), the mobile terminal 300 of the watch type is able to make a response to the call signal [FIG.  11B]. Referring to FIG. 11B, the mobile terminal 300 of the watch type currently outputs a call connected screen 1103. Figures 11A-11C, ¶ [0229]) (Kim, Referring to FIG. 11B, the mobile terminal 300 of the watch type currently outputs a call connected screen 1103. Figures 11A-11C, ¶ [0229]); and
in accordance with a determination that the sensor input does not correspond to the predefined pattern for the threshold amount of time, forgoing performing the operation associated with the affordance. As shown in figures 11A-11C of Kim, when the user does not hold the fist gesture for 3 seconds, the received call does not output on the watch type mobile terminal 300.
Kim does not expressly teach
displaying, concurrently with the affordance, an indication that the sensor input corresponds to the predefined pattern for the threshold amount of time; and
Kim teaches the sensing of a user’s hand gesture to perform an operation. However, Kim does not teach the display of an indication at the same time as the affordance as claimed.  In addition, no other prior art was found which teaches, alone or in combination, the cited limitations.
As to dependent claims 2-6, these claims are allowable as they depend upon allowable independent claim 1.
As to independent claim 7, Kim (U.S. Pub. No. 2016/0029899) discloses a method (Kim, A mobile terminal and controlling method thereof are disclosed, by which a function adaptive to a situation can be provided by detecting a blood flow rate in a wrist having a watch type mobile terminal worn thereon. Abstract), comprising:
at an electronic device (Kim, mobile terminal 300 of a watch type, Figure 2A) with a display (Kim, display unit 351, Figure 2A) and a sensor (Kim, blood flow sensor 341, Figure 2B):
displaying an affordance (Kim, response icon 1102, Figure 11A) via the display (Kim, Referring to FIG. 11A, assume that a call signal is currently received through the mobile terminal 300 of the watch type.  Through the display unit 351 shown in FIG. 11A, a call receiving screen 1101 indicating that the call signal is being received is currently displayed.  In particular, the call receiving screen 1101 further includes a response icon 1102 for making a response to the received call signal. Figure 11A, ¶ [0227]);
receiving sensor input, via the sensor, associated with a positioning of a user's hand (Kim, FIGS. 11A, 11B and 11C are diagrams for a control method of detecting a finger folded level and then responding to a call signal using a result of the detection, Figures 11A-11C, ¶ [0226]); As shown by Kim, the fist gesture shown between figures 11A and 11B is the input to receive a call on the watch type mobile terminal 300.
in response to receiving the sensor input:
in accordance with a determination that the sensor input corresponds to a predefined pattern for a threshold amount of time, the predefined pattern being associated with the positioning of the user's hand (Kim, According to the example shown in FIGS. 11A, 11B and 11C, in a situation that a call signal is currently received, if a first input is maintained over a prescribed time (e.g., 3 seconds), the mobile terminal 300 of the watch type is able to make a response to the call signal [FIG.  11B]. Referring to FIG. 11B, the mobile terminal 300 of the watch type currently outputs a call connected screen 1103. Figures 11A-11C, ¶ [0229]):
performing the operation associated with the affordance (Kim, According to the example shown in FIGS. 11A, 11B and 11C, in a situation that a call signal is currently received, if a first input is maintained over a prescribed time (e.g., 3 seconds), the mobile terminal 300 of the watch type is able to make a response to the call signal [FIG.  11B]. Referring to FIG. 11B, the mobile terminal 300 of the watch type currently outputs a call connected screen 1103. Figures 11A-11C, ¶ [0229]) (Kim, Referring to FIG. 11B, the mobile terminal 300 of the watch type currently outputs a call connected screen 1103. Figures 11A-11C, ¶ [0229]); and
in accordance with a determination that the sensor input does not correspond to the predefined pattern for the threshold amount of time, forgoing performing the operation associated with the affordance. As shown in figures 11A-11C of Kim, when the user does not hold the fist gesture for 3 seconds, the received call does not output on the watch type mobile terminal 300.
Kim does not expressly teach
displaying, concurrently with the affordance, an indication that the sensor input corresponds to the predefined pattern for the threshold amount of time;
Kim teaches the sensing of a user’s hand gesture to perform an operation. However, Kim does not teach the display of an indication at the same time as the affordance as claimed.  In addition, no other prior art was found which teaches, alone or in combination, the cited limitations.
As to dependent claims 8-12, these claims are allowable as they depend upon allowable independent claim 7.
As to independent claim 13, Kim (U.S. Pub. No. 2016/0029899) discloses a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs (Kim, The memory 170 is typically implemented to store data to support various functions or features of the mobile terminal 100.  For instance, the memory 170 may be configured to store application programs executed in the mobile terminal 100, data or instructions for operations of the mobile terminal 100, and the like. ¶ [0066]) configured to be executed by one or more processors (Kim, controller 180, Figure 1A) (Kim, mobile terminal 300 may be configured to include features that are the same or similar to that of mobile terminal 100 of FIGS. 1A-1C. Figure 1A, ¶ [0150]) of an electronic device (Kim, mobile terminal 300 of a watch type, Figure 2A) with a display  (Kim, display unit 351, Figure 2A) and a sensor (Kim, blood flow sensor 341, Figure 2B), the one or more programs including instructions for:
displaying an affordance (Kim, response icon 1102, Figure 11A) via the display (Kim, Referring to FIG. 11A, assume that a call signal is currently received through the mobile terminal 300 of the watch type.  Through the display unit 351 shown in FIG. 11A, a call receiving screen 1101 indicating that the call signal is being received is currently displayed.  In particular, the call receiving screen 1101 further includes a response icon 1102 for making a response to the received call signal. Figure 11A, ¶ [0227]);
receiving sensor input, via the sensor, associated with a positioning of a user's hand (Kim, FIGS. 11A, 11B and 11C are diagrams for a control method of detecting a finger folded level and then responding to a call signal using a result of the detection, Figures 11A-11C, ¶ [0226]); As shown by Kim, the fist gesture shown between figures 11A and 11B is the input to receive a call on the watch type mobile terminal 300.
in response to receiving the sensor input:
in accordance with a determination that the sensor input corresponds to a predefined pattern for a threshold amount of time, the predefined pattern being associated with the positioning of the user's hand (Kim, According to the example shown in FIGS. 11A, 11B and 11C, in a situation that a call signal is currently received, if a first input is maintained over a prescribed time (e.g., 3 seconds), the mobile terminal 300 of the watch type is able to make a response to the call signal [FIG.  11B]. Referring to FIG. 11B, the mobile terminal 300 of the watch type currently outputs a call connected screen 1103. Figures 11A-11C, ¶ [0229]):
performing the operation associated with the affordance (Kim, According to the example shown in FIGS. 11A, 11B and 11C, in a situation that a call signal is currently received, if a first input is maintained over a prescribed time (e.g., 3 seconds), the mobile terminal 300 of the watch type is able to make a response to the call signal [FIG.  11B]. Referring to FIG. 11B, the mobile terminal 300 of the watch type currently outputs a call connected screen 1103. Figures 11A-11C, ¶ [0229]) (Kim, Referring to FIG. 11B, the mobile terminal 300 of the watch type currently outputs a call connected screen 1103. Figures 11A-11C, ¶ [0229]); and
in accordance with a determination that the sensor input does not correspond to the predefined pattern for the threshold amount of time, forgoing performing the operation associated with the affordance. As shown in figures 11A-11C of Kim, when the user does not hold the fist gesture for 3 seconds, the received call does not output on the watch type mobile terminal 300.
Kim does not expressly teach
displaying, concurrently with the affordance, an indication that the sensor input corresponds to the predefined pattern for the threshold amount of time;
Kim teaches the sensing of a user’s hand gesture to perform an operation. However, Kim does not teach the display of an indication at the same time as the affordance as claimed.  In addition, no other prior art was found which teaches, alone or in combination, the cited limitations.
As to dependent claims 14-18, these claims are allowable as they depend upon allowable independent claim 13.
Any comments considered necessary by applicant must be submitted no later than the payment of the issue fee and, to avoid processing delays, should preferably accompany the issue fee.  Such submissions should be clearly labeled “Comments on Statement of Reasons for Allowance.”
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CITED REFERENCE SUMMARIES: Ref US20160029899A1: Claims:
A wearable mobile terminal comprising: a display; a sensing unit configured to measure a blood flow rate at a wrist of a user wearing the wearable mobile terminal; and a controller configured to: cause the display to display a screen corresponding to a first function when a variation of the measured blood flow rate meets or exceeds a first threshold value; and cause the display to display a screen corresponding to a second function that is different than the first function when the variation of the measured blood flow rate meets or exceeds a second threshold value.
a sensing unit configured to measure a blood flow rate at a wrist of a user wearing the wearable mobile terminal; and
a controller configured to: cause the display to display a screen corresponding to a first function when a variation of the measured blood flow rate meets or exceeds a first threshold value; and cause the display to display a screen corresponding to a second function that is different than the first function when the variation of the measured blood flow rate meets or exceeds a second threshold value.
cause the display to display a screen corresponding to a first function when a variation of the measured blood flow rate meets or exceeds a first threshold value; and
cause the display to display a screen corresponding to a second function that is different than the first function when the variation of the measured blood flow rate meets or exceeds a second threshold value.
The mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein: the controller is further configured to determine a state of fingers of the user as one of a completely unfolded state, an intermediately folded state, or a first state based on the variation of the measured blood flow rate; and the first or second function is mapped to the determined state of fingers.
the controller is further configured to determine a state of fingers of the user as one of a completely unfolded state, an intermediately folded state, or a first state based on the variation of the measured blood flow rate; and
the first or second function is mapped to the determined state of fingers.
The mobile terminal of claim 2 , wherein: the controller is further configured to determine whether an activity state of the user is a sleep state or an exercising state based on the measured blood flow rate; and the first or second function corresponds to the determined state of fingers and the determined activity state.
the controller is further configured to determine whether an activity state of the user is a sleep state or an exercising state based on the measured blood flow rate; and
the first or second function corresponds to the determined state of fingers and the determined activity state.
The mobile terminal of claim 3 , wherein the controller is further configured to: detect a heart rate of the user based on the measured blood flow rate to determine the activity state of the user; and determine the activity state as the exercising state when the detected heart rate is equal to or greater than a prescribed numerical value.
detect a heart rate of the user based on the measured blood flow rate to determine the activity state of the user; and
determine the activity state as the exercising state when the detected heart rate is equal to or greater than a prescribed numerical value.
The mobile terminal of claim 3 , wherein the controller is further configured to: detect a heart rate of the user based on the measured blood flow rate to determine the activity state of the user; and determine the activity state as the sleep state when the detected heart rate is less than a prescribed numerical value.
determine the activity state as the sleep state when the detected heart rate is less than a prescribed numerical value.
The mobile terminal of claim 3 , wherein the screen corresponding to the first or second function comprises exercise summary information when the activity state is determined as the exercising state.
The mobile terminal of claim 3 , wherein: the controller is further configured to cause the display to display a first notification in response to a first prescribed event that occurs while the determined activity state is not the sleep state or exercising state; and when a second prescribed event occurs while the determined activity state is the sleep state or exercising state, a second notification corresponding to the second prescribed event is not displayed until the activity state is determined to be a state other than the sleep state or exercising state.
the controller is further configured to cause the display to display a first notification in response to a first prescribed event that occurs while the determined activity state is not the sleep state or exercising state; and
when a second prescribed event occurs while the determined activity state is the sleep state or exercising state, a second notification corresponding to the second prescribed event is not displayed until the activity state is determined to be a state other than the sleep state or exercising state.
The mobile terminal of claim 7 , further comprising a memory, wherein the controller is further configured to: cause the memory to store the second notification when the measured blood flow is determined to be in a first range such that the activity state is determined to be the sleep state or exercising state; and cause the display to display the stored second notification when the measured blood flow is determined to be in a second range such that the activity state is determined to be the state other than the sleep state or exercising state.
cause the memory to store the second notification when the measured blood flow is determined to be in a first range such that the activity state is determined to be the sleep state or exercising state; and
cause the display to display the stored second notification when the measured blood flow is determined to be in a second range such that the activity state is determined to be the state other than the sleep state or exercising state.
The mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to cause the display to display the screen corresponding to the first or second function based on the variation of the measured blood flow rate without requiring a user input.
The mobile terminal of claim 1 , further comprising a wireless communication unit, wherein the first or second function comprises a function of responding to a call signal received via the wireless communication unit.
A method for controlling a wearable mobile terminal, the method comprising: measuring a blood flow rate at a wrist of a user wearing the wearable mobile terminal; displaying a screen corresponding to a first function when a variation of the measured blood flow rate meets or exceeds a first threshold value; and displaying a screen corresponding to a second function that is different than the first function when the variation of the measured blood flow rate meets or exceeds a second threshold value.
measuring a blood flow rate at a wrist of a user wearing the wearable mobile terminal;
displaying a screen corresponding to a first function when a variation of the measured blood flow rate meets or exceeds a first threshold value; and
displaying a screen corresponding to a second function that is different than the first function when the variation of the measured blood flow rate meets or exceeds a second threshold value.
The method of claim 11 , further comprising determining a state of fingers of the user as one of a completely unfolded state, an intermediately folded state, or a first state based on the variation of the measured blood flow rate, wherein the first or second function is mapped to the determined state of fingers.
The method of claim 12 , further comprising determining whether an activity state of the user is a sleep state or an exercising state based on the measured blood flow rate, wherein the first or second function corresponds to the determined state of fingers and the determined activity state.
The method of claim 13 , wherein the determining the activity state comprises: detecting a heart rate of the user based on the measured blood flow rate; and determining the activity state as the exercising state when the detected heart rate is equal to or greater than a prescribed numerical value.
detecting a heart rate of the user based on the measured blood flow rate; and
determining the activity state as the exercising state when the detected heart rate is equal to or greater than a prescribed numerical value.
The method of claim 13 , wherein the determining the activity state comprises: detecting a heart rate of the user based on the measured blood flow rate; and determining the activity state as the sleep state when the detected heart rate is less than a prescribed numerical value.
determining the activity state as the sleep state when the detected heart rate is less than a prescribed numerical value.
The method of claim 13 , wherein the screen corresponding to the first or second function comprises exercise summary information when the activity state is determined as the exercising state.
The method of claim 13 , further comprising displaying a first notification in response to a first prescribed event that occurs while the determined activity state is not the sleep state or exercising state, wherein when a second prescribed event occurs while the determined activity state is the sleep state or exercising state, a second notification corresponding to the second prescribed event is not displayed until the activity state is determined to be a state other than the sleep state or exercising state.
The method of claim 17 , further comprising: storing the second notification in a memory when the measured blood flow is determined to be in a first range such that the activity state is determined to be the sleep state or exercising state; and displaying the stored second notification when the measured blood flow is determined to be in a second range such that the activity state is determined to be the state other than the sleep state or exercising state.
storing the second notification in a memory when the measured blood flow is determined to be in a first range such that the activity state is determined to be the sleep state or exercising state; and
displaying the stored second notification when the measured blood flow is determined to be in a second range such that the activity state is determined to be the state other than the sleep state or exercising state.
The method of claim 11 , wherein the screen corresponding to the first or second function is displayed based on the variation of the measured blood flow rate without requiring a user input.
The method of claim 11 , wherein the first or second function comprises a function of responding to a call signal received via a wireless communication unit.
Ref US20160029899: Claims:
What is claimed is: 1. A wearable mobile terminal comprising: a display; a sensing unit configured to measure a blood flow rate at a wrist of a user wearing the wearable mobile terminal; and a controller configured to: cause the display to display a screen corresponding to a first function when a variation of the measured blood flow rate meets or exceeds a first threshold value; and cause the display to display a screen corresponding to a second function that is different than the first function when the variation of the measured blood flow rate meets or exceeds a second threshold value. 2. The mobile terminal of claim 1, wherein: the controller is further configured to determine a state of fingers of the user as one of a completely unfolded state, an intermediately folded state, or a first state based on the variation of the measured blood flow rate; and the first or second function is mapped to the determined state of fingers. 3. The mobile terminal of claim 2, wherein: the controller is further configured to determine whether an activity state of the user is a sleep state or an exercising state based on the measured blood flow rate; and the first or second function corresponds to the determined state of fingers and the determined activity state. 4. The mobile terminal of claim 3, wherein the controller is further configured to: detect a heart rate of the user based on the measured blood flow rate to determine the activity state of the user; and determine the activity state as the exercising state when the detected heart rate is equal to or greater than a prescribed numerical value. 5. The mobile terminal of claim 3, wherein the controller is further configured to: detect a heart rate of the user based on the measured blood flow rate to determine the activity state of the user; and determine the activity state as the sleep state when the detected heart rate is less than a prescribed numerical value. 6. The mobile terminal of claim 3, wherein the screen corresponding to the first or second function comprises exercise summary information when the activity state is determined as the exercising state. 7. The mobile terminal of claim 3, wherein: the controller is further configured to cause the display to display a first notification in response to a first prescribed event that occurs while the determined activity state is not the sleep state or exercising state; and when a second prescribed event occurs while the determined activity state is the sleep state or exercising state, a second notification corresponding to the second prescribed event is not displayed until the activity state is determined to be a state other than the sleep state or exercising state. 8. The mobile terminal of claim 7, further comprising a memory, wherein the controller is further configured to: cause the memory to store the second notification when the measured blood flow is determined to be in a first range such that the activity state is determined to be the sleep state or exercising state; and cause the display to display the stored second notification when the measured blood flow is determined to be in a second range such that the activity state is determined to be the state other than the sleep state or exercising state. 9. The mobile terminal of claim 1, wherein the controller is further configured to cause the display to display the screen corresponding to the first or second function based on the variation of the measured blood flow rate without requiring a user input. 10. The mobile terminal of claim 1, further comprising a wireless communication unit, wherein the first or second function comprises a function of responding to a call signal received via the wireless communication unit. 11. A method for controlling a wearable mobile terminal, the method comprising: measuring a blood flow rate at a wrist of a user wearing the wearable mobile terminal; displaying a screen corresponding to a first function when a variation of the measured blood flow rate meets or exceeds a first threshold value; and displaying a screen corresponding to a second function that is different than the first function when the variation of the measured blood flow rate meets or exceeds a second threshold value. 12. The method of claim 11, further comprising determining a state of fingers of the user as one of a completely unfolded state, an intermediately folded state, or a first state based on the variation of the measured blood flow rate, wherein the first or second function is mapped to the determined state of fingers. 13. The method of claim 12, further comprising determining whether an activity state of the user is a sleep state or an exercising state based on the measured blood flow rate, wherein the first or second function corresponds to the determined state of fingers and the determined activity state. 14. The method of claim 13, wherein the determining the activity state comprises: detecting a heart rate of the user based on the measured blood flow rate; and determining the activity state as the exercising state when the detected heart rate is equal to or greater than a prescribed numerical value. 15. The method of claim 13, wherein the determining the activity state comprises: detecting a heart rate of the user based on the measured blood flow rate; and determining the activity state as the sleep state when the detected heart rate is less than a prescribed numerical value. 16. The method of claim 13, wherein the screen corresponding to the first or second function comprises exercise summary information when the activity state is determined as the exercising state. 17. The method of claim 13, further comprising displaying a first notification in response to a first prescribed event that occurs while the determined activity state is not the sleep state or exercising state, wherein when a second prescribed event occurs while the determined activity state is the sleep state or exercising state, a second notification corresponding to the second prescribed event is not displayed until the activity state is determined to be a state other than the sleep state or exercising state. 18. The method of claim 17, further comprising: storing the second notification in a memory when the measured blood flow is determined to be in a first range such that the activity state is determined to be the sleep state or exercising state; and displaying the stored second notification when the measured blood flow is determined to be in a second range such that the activity state is determined to be the state other than the sleep state or exercising state. 19. The method of claim 11, wherein the screen corresponding to the first or second function is displayed based on the variation of the measured blood flow rate without requiring a user input. 20. The method of claim 11, wherein the first or second function comprises a function of responding to a call signal received via a wireless communication unit.
A wearable mobile terminal comprising: a display; a sensing unit configured to measure a blood flow rate at a wrist of a user wearing the wearable mobile terminal; and a controller configured to: cause the display to display a screen corresponding to a first function when a variation of the measured blood flow rate meets or exceeds a first threshold value; and cause the display to display a screen corresponding to a second function that is different than the first function when the variation of the measured blood flow rate meets or exceeds a second threshold value.
The mobile terminal of claim 1, wherein: the controller is further configured to determine a state of fingers of the user as one of a completely unfolded state, an intermediately folded state, or a first state based on the variation of the measured blood flow rate; and the first or second function is mapped to the determined state of fingers.
The mobile terminal of claim 2, wherein: the controller is further configured to determine whether an activity state of the user is a sleep state or an exercising state based on the measured blood flow rate; and the first or second function corresponds to the determined state of fingers and the determined activity state.
The mobile terminal of claim 3, wherein the controller is further configured to: detect a heart rate of the user based on the measured blood flow rate to determine the activity state of the user; and determine the activity state as the exercising state when the detected heart rate is equal to or greater than a prescribed numerical value.
The mobile terminal of claim 3, wherein the controller is further configured to: detect a heart rate of the user based on the measured blood flow rate to determine the activity state of the user; and determine the activity state as the sleep state when the detected heart rate is less than a prescribed numerical value.
The mobile terminal of claim 3, wherein the screen corresponding to the first or second function comprises exercise summary information when the activity state is d
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