MOBILE TERMINAL AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Provided are a mobile terminal capable of sensing a user's gesture and a control method thereof. The mobile terminal includes a control unit configured to store data for executing a preset control operation when a preset gesture is applied, a sensing unit configured to, when the preset gesture is applied again, calculate a first sensing value based on the preset gesture, and a wireless communication unit configured to receive a second sensing value calculated in an external terminal by the preset gesture from the external terminal, wherein when the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within a preset specific range, the control unit executes the preset control operation on the basis of the data.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. §119(a), this application claims the benefit of earlier filing date and right of priority to Korean Application No. 10-2015-0107538, filed on Jul. 29, 2015, the contents of which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present disclosure relates to a mobile terminal capable of sensing a user's gesture and a control method thereof.

2. Background of the Invention

As functions of terminals become more diversified, terminals are implemented in the form of a multimedia player including composite functions such as capturing images or video, reproducing music or video files, playing games, receiving broadcast signals, and the like.

In order to support and increase functions of terminals, improvement of structural parts and/or software parts of terminals may be taken into consideration.

Terminals are frequently used in our daily lives. As a result, when someone else uses a terminal of a user, personal information included in the user's terminal may be leaked.

Also, in a case in which a new terminal is used or in a case in which a different terminal is temporarily used, a user setting should be performed newly or an application should be re-installed, causing user inconvenience.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Therefore, an aspect of the detailed description is to provide a mobile terminal capable of executing a specific control operation in a case in which a sensing value of the terminal and a sensing value of an external terminal are within a preset range, and a control method thereof.

To achieve these and other advantages and in accordance with the purpose of this specification, as embodied and broadly described herein, a mobile terminal may include: a control unit configured to store data for executing a preset control operation when a preset gesture is applied; a sensing unit configured to, when the preset gesture is applied again, calculate a first sensing value based on the preset gesture; and a wireless communication unit configured to receive a second sensing value calculated in an external terminal by the preset gesture from the external terminal, wherein when the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within a preset specific range, the control unit executes the preset control operation on the basis of the data.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the wireless communication unit may receive a sensing value calculated according to the preset gesture in the watch type mobile terminal worn on the wrist that is holding the terminal, as a second sensing value.

In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the wireless communication unit may receive authentication information authenticating a user who has made the preset gesture from the watch type mobile terminal.

In another embodiment of the present disclosure, in a state in which the authentication information is received and the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within the preset specific range, the control unit may re-authenticate the user such that the preset control operation is executed on the basis of the data.

In another embodiment of the present disclosure, in a state in which the authentication information is received and the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within the preset specific range, the control unit may execute a preset banking transaction on the basis of the data.

In another embodiment of the present disclosure, in a state in which the authentication information is received and the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within the preset specific range, the control unit may execute a preset application on the basis of the data.

In another embodiment of the present disclosure, in a state in which the authentication information is received and the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within the preset specific range, the control unit may execute log in to a preset application on the basis of the data.

In another embodiment of the present disclosure, in a state in which the authentication information is received and the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within the preset specific range, the control unit may output preset visual information on the basis of the data.

In another embodiment of the present disclosure, in a state in which the authentication information is received and the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within the preset specific range, the control unit may output an icon of a preset application on the basis of the data.

In another embodiment of the present disclosure, when the preset gesture is applied, the wireless communication unit may transmit an environment setting value of the terminal to the watch type mobile terminal.

In another embodiment of the present disclosure, in a state in which the authentication information is received and the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within the preset specific range, the control unit may set an environment setting value of the terminal with a value transmitted from the watch type mobile terminal.

In another embodiment of the present disclosure, after a preset touch input is applied to visual information output on the display unit, when the preset-gesture is applied, the wireless communication unit may transmit the visual information to the watch type mobile terminal.

In another embodiment of the present disclosure, after a preset touch input is applied to one region of a display unit provided in the watch type mobile terminal, when the preset gesture is applied again, the control unit may control the watch type mobile terminal to output the visual information on the one region.

In another embodiment of the present disclosure, in a state in which the authentication information is received and the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within a preset first specific range, the control unit may perform a preset first control operation on the basis of the data, and in a state in which the authentication information is received and the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within a preset second specific range, the control unit may perform a preset second control operation on the basis of the data.

To achieve these and other advantages and in accordance with the purpose of this specification, as embodied and broadly described herein, a method of controlling a mobile terminal may include: (a) storing data for executing a preset control operation when a preset gesture is applied; (b) when the preset gesture is applied again, calculating a first sensing value according to the preset gesture, and receiving a second sensing value calculated by an external terminal according to the preset gesture from the external terminal; and (c) when the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within a preset specific range, executing the preset control operation on the basis of the data.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, (b) may include: receiving a sensing value calculated according to the preset gesture from the watch type mobile terminal worn on a wrist that is holding a terminal, as the second sensing value.

In another embodiment of the present disclosure, (b) may include: receiving authentication information authenticating a user who has made the preset gesture from the watch type mobile terminal.

In another embodiment of the present disclosure, (c) may include: re-authenticating the user such that the preset control operation is executed on the basis of the data in a state in which the authentication information is received and the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within the preset specific range.

In another embodiment of the present disclosure, (c) may include: executing a preset banking transaction on the basis of the data in a state in which the authentication information is received and the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within the preset specific range.

In another embodiment of the present disclosure, (c) may include: executing a first preset control operation on the basis of the data in a state in which the authentication information is received and the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within a preset first specific range, and executing a second preset control operation on the basis of the data in a state in which the authentication information is received and the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within a preset second specific range.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The wireless communication unit110typically includes one or more modules which permit communications such as wireless communications between the mobile terminal100and a wireless communication system, communications between the mobile terminal100and another mobile terminal, communications between the mobile terminal100and an external server.

Further, the wireless communication unit110typically includes one or more modules which connect the mobile terminal100to one or more networks. To facilitate such communications, the wireless communication unit110includes one or more of a broadcast receiving module111, a mobile communication module112, a wireless Internet module113, a short-range communication module114, and a location information module115.

The control unit180typically functions to control overall operation of the mobile terminal100, in addition to the operations associated with the application programs. The control unit180may provide or process information or functions appropriate for a user by processing signals, data, information and the like, which are input or output by the various components depicted inFIG. 1A, or activating application programs stored in the memory170. As one example, the control unit180controls some or all of the components illustrated inFIGS. 1A-1Caccording to the execution of an application program that have been stored in the memory170.

At least some of the above components may operate in a cooperating manner, so as to implement an operation or a control method of a glass type terminal according to various embodiments to be explained later. The operation or the control method of the glass type terminal may be implemented on the glass type terminal by driving at least one application program stored in the memory170.

Referring still toFIG. 1A, various components depicted in this figure will now be described in more detail.

The sensing unit140is generally configured to sense one or more of internal information of the mobile terminal, surrounding environment information of the mobile terminal, user information, or the like. The control unit180generally cooperates with the sending unit140to control operation of the mobile terminal100or execute data processing, a function or an operation associated with an application program installed in the mobile terminal based on the sensing provided by the sensing unit140. The sensing unit140may be implemented using any of a variety of sensors, some of which will now be described in more detail.

When a touch input is sensed by a touch sensor, corresponding signals may be transmitted to a touch controller. The touch controller may process the received signals, and then transmit corresponding data to the control unit180. Accordingly, the control unit180may sense which region of the display unit151has been touched. Here, the touch controller may be a component separate from the control unit180, the control unit180, and combinations thereof.

The touch sensor provided at the display unit151may be configured to sense taps in an activated state and a deactivated state, using different methods. The different methods may be associated with an activation period of the touch sensor. More specifically, the touch sensor may be activated with a different period according to an activated state or a deactivated state of the display unit151. That is, the touch sensor may sense a tap applied thereon, with a different activation period, according to an activated state or a deactivated state of the display unit151.

For instance, in a deactivated state of the display unit151, the touch sensor may be activated with a preset period. In this case, the preset period may be a time period more than 0. On the other hand, in an activated state of the display unit151, the touch sensor may be always operated in an activated state. In this case, an activation period of the touch sensor may be a time period of 0 or very close to 0.

Whether the touch sensor is in an activated state or a deactivated state may be determined based on a power consumption amount of the touch sensor. For instance, if a power consumption amount of the touch sensor is equal to or less than a preset value based on ‘0’, it may be determined that the touch sensor is in a deactivated state. On the other hand, if a power consumption amount of the touch sensor exceeds the preset value based on ‘0’, it may be determined that the touch sensor is in an activated state.

If the display unit151is in an activated state (hereinafter, will be referred to as an active mode), the touch sensor may wait for input of taps onto the display unit151, while maintaining an activated state. On the other hand, if the display unit151is in a deactivated state (hereinafter, will be referred to as a doze mode), the touch sensor may be activated at preset periods.

When the preset activation period of the touch sensor is shorter, a sensing speed with respect to taps applied onto the display unit151is higher. However, in this case, a power consumption amount of the touch sensor may be increased. On the other hand, when the preset activation period of the touch sensor is longer, a sensing speed with respect to taps applied onto the display unit151may be lower, while a power consumption amount of the touch sensor is decreased.

Thus, the preset period may be set so that a sensing speed with respect to taps applied onto the display unit151can be high enough not to be recognized by a user, and so that power consumption can be reduced. For instance, the preset period may be set so that the touch sensor in a deactivated state can be activated about 20 times (1 Hz) per second.

While the display unit151is in an activated state, the touch sensor may be also in an activated state. In an activated state, the touch sensor may have an activation period (T) of ‘0’ or a value very close to ‘0’. Alternatively, in an activated state, the touch sensor may have an activation period (T) much shorter than that set in a deactivated state of the display unit151, by several times. That is, the touch sensor may be activated with a different period, according to whether the display unit151is in an activated state or a deactivated state.

In a doze mode where the display unit151is in a deactivated state and the touch sensor is periodically activated, if a preset touch input (first and second touch inputs consecutively applied onto a predetermined region within a reference time, e.g., a ‘TOCK-TOCK’ touch input) is sensed by the touch sensor, the controller180may convert the doze mode into an activate mode where the display unit and the touch sensor are activated.

Moreover, the touch sensor may be driven at a different period according to a state of the display unit151. For instance, the touch sensor may execute a doze mode when the display unit151is in a closed state, and execute an active mode when the display unit151is converted from a closed state to an open state.

In some embodiments, the display unit151may be implemented as a stereoscopic display unit for displaying stereoscopic images.

The memory170can store programs to support operations of the control unit180and store input/output data (for example, phonebook, messages, still images, videos, etc.). The memory170may store data related to various patterns of vibrations and audio which are output in response to touch inputs on the touch screen.

The control unit180may typically control the general operations of the mobile terminal100. For example, the control unit180may set or release a lock state for restricting a user from inputting a control command with respect to applications when a status of the mobile terminal meets a preset condition.

The control unit180can also perform the controlling and processing associated with voice calls, data communications, video calls, and the like, or perform pattern recognition processing to recognize a handwriting input or a picture drawing input performed on the touch screen as characters or images, respectively. In addition, the control unit180can control one or a combination of those components in order to implement various exemplary embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 2is a perspective view illustrating one example of a watch type mobile terminal300in accordance with another exemplary embodiment.

As illustrated inFIG. 3, the watch type mobile terminal300includes a main body301with a display unit351and a band302connected to the main body301to be wearable on a wrist. In general, the watch type mobile terminal300may be configured to include features that are the same or similar to that of mobile terminal100ofFIGS. 1A-1C.

The main body301may include a case having a certain appearance. As illustrated, the case may include a first case301aand a second case301bcooperatively defining an inner space for accommodating various electronic components. Other configurations are possible. For instance, a single case may alternatively be implemented, with such a case being configured to define the inner space, thereby implementing a mobile terminal300with a uni-body.

The watch type mobile terminal300can perform wireless communication, and an antenna for the wireless communication can be installed in the main body301. The antenna may extend its function using the case. For example, a case including a conductive material may be electrically connected to the antenna to extend a ground area or a radiation area.

The display unit351is shown located at the front side of the main body301so that displayed information is viewable to a user. In some embodiments, the display unit351includes a touch sensor so that the display unit can function as a touch screen. As illustrated, window351ais positioned on the first case301ato form a front surface of the terminal body together with the first case301a.

The illustrated embodiment includes audio output module352, a camera321, a microphone322, and a user input unit323positioned on the main body301. When the display unit351is implemented as a touch screen, additional function keys may be minimized or eliminated. For example, when the touch screen is implemented, the user input unit323may be omitted.

The band302is commonly worn on the user's wrist and may be made of a flexible material for facilitating wearing of the device. As one example, the band302may be made of fur, rubber, silicon, synthetic resin, or the like. The band302may also be configured to be detachable from the main body301. Accordingly, the band302may be replaceable with various types of bands according to a user's preference.

In one configuration, the band302may be used for extending the performance of the antenna. For example, the band may include therein a ground extending portion (not shown) electrically connected to the antenna to extend a ground area.

The band302may include fastener302a. The fastener302amay be implemented into a buckle type, a snap-fit hook structure, a Velcro® type, or the like, and include a flexible section or material. The drawing illustrates an example that the fastener302ais implemented using a buckle.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments related to a control method that may be implemented in the mobile terminal configured as described above will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

FIG. 3is a flow chart illustrating a method for controlling a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring toFIG. 3, first, data for executing a preset control operation is stored on the basis of an application of a preset gesture in step S310.

Next, when the preset gesture is applied again, a first sensing value based on the preset gesture is calculated, and a second sensing value calculated in an external terminal based on the preset gesture is received from the external terminal in step S320.

In detail, the sensing unit140may calculate a sensing value based on a preset gesture. In an embodiment, the sensing value may be calculated by an acceleration sensor, a G sensor, a gyroscrope sensor, a motion sensor, and the like.

In another embodiment, step S320may include a step in which a sensing value calculated on the basis of the preset gesture in a watch type mobile terminal worn on a user's wrist that holds the terminal is received as a second sensing value.

In another embodiment, step S320may include a step in which authentication information authenticating the user, who made the preset gesture, is received from the watch type mobile terminal.

Thereafter, when the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within a preset specific range, the preset control operation is executed on the basis of the data in step S330.

In an embodiment, step S330may include a step in which, in a state in which the authentication information is received and the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within the preset specific range, the user is re-authenticated to execute the preset control operation on the basis of the data.

In another embodiment, step S330may include a step in which, in a state in which the authentication information is received and the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within the preset specific range, a preset banking transaction may be executed on the basis of data.

In another embodiment, step S330may include a step in which, in a state in which the authentication information is received and the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within a preset first specific range, a preset first control operation is executed on the basis of the data, and in a state in which the authentication information is received and the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within a second preset specific range, a preset second control operation is executed on the basis of the data.

Hereinafter, a specific embodiment will be described with reference toFIG. 1A.

The control unit180may store data for executing a preset control operation on the basis of an application of a preset gesture.

When the preset gesture is applied again, the sensing unit140may calculate a first sensing value based on the preset gesture on the basis of the preset gesture applied again.

The wireless communication unit110may receive the second sensing value calculated by the external terminal on the basis of the preset gesture from the external terminal.

Thus, on the basis of the first sensing value and the second sensing value within the preset specific range, the control unit180may execute the preset control operation on the basis of the data.

In an embodiment, the wireless communication unit110may receive the sensing value calculated on the basis of the preset gesture in the watch type mobile terminal worn on the wrist holding the terminal, as the second sensing value.

In another embodiment, the wireless communication unit110may receive authentication information authenticating the user who has made the preset gesture from the watch type mobile terminal.

In another embodiment, in a state in which the authentication information is received and the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within a preset specific range, the user may be re-authenticated such that the preset control operation is executed on the basis of the data.

In another embodiment, in a state in which the authentication information is received and the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within the preset specific range, the control unit180may execute a preset banking transaction on the basis of the data.

In another embodiment, in a state in which the authentication information is received and the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within the preset specific range, the control unit180may execute a preset application on the basis of the data.

In another embodiment, in a state in which the authentication information is received and the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within the preset specific range, the control unit180may execute log-in to a preset application on the basis of the data.

In another embodiment, in a state in which the authentication information is received and the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within the preset specific range, the control unit180may output preset visual information on the basis of the data.

In another embodiment, in a state in which the authentication information is received and the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within the preset specific range, the control unit180may output an icon of a preset application on the basis of the data.

In another embodiment, when the preset gesture is applied, the wireless communication unit110may transmit an environment setting value of the terminal to the watch type mobile terminal.

In another embodiment, in a state in which the authentication information is received and the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within the preset specific range, the control unit180may set an environment setting value of the terminal100with a value transmitted from the watch type mobile terminal.

In another embodiment, when a preset touch input is applied to visual information output on the display unit151and the preset gesture is subsequently applied, the wireless communication unit110may transmit the visual information to the watch type mobile terminal.

In another embodiment, when a preset touch input is applied to one region of the display unit provided in the watch type mobile terminal and the preset gesture is subsequently applied, the control unit180may control the watch type mobile terminal to output the visual information on the one region.

In another embodiment, in a state in which the authentication information is received and the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within a preset first specific range, the control unit180may execute a preset first control operation on the basis of the data, and in a state in which the authentication information is received and the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within a second preset specific range, the control unit180may execute a preset second control operation on the basis of the data.

As described above, the external terminal may be a watch type mobile terminal300worn on the wrist which holds the mobile terminal100in hand. That is, the wireless communication unit110may receive a sensing value calculated on the basis of the preset gesture in the watch type mobile terminal300worn on the wrist that holds the terminal100, as the second sensing value.

FIG. 4is a conceptual view illustrating an embodiment in which a mobile terminal and a watch type mobile terminal have the same sensing value according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring toFIG. 4, after the user wears the watch type mobile terminal300on his or her wrist that holds the mobile terminal100in his or her hand, the user may make a gesture400of turning the wrist in a clockwise direction or in a counterclockwise direction.

Accordingly, a first sensing value sensed by a motion sensor of the mobile terminal100and a second sensing value sensed by a motion sensor of the watch type mobile terminal300have the same value.

Here, in a case in which the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within a preset specific range, a preset control operation may be performed.

In an embodiment, a user may be authenticated or a function including personal information may be activated. In detail, payment information or log-in information may be automatically input so that payment or log in may be performed only with the gesture. Alternatively, an environment setting value previously set by the user may be loaded or an application may be executed.

A specific embodiment related to the preset control operation will be described hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Meanwhile, the wireless communication unit110may receive authentication information authenticating the user who has made the preset gesture from the watch type mobile terminal300.

FIG. 5is a conceptual view illustrating an embodiment in which a user is authenticated in a watch type mobile terminal.

Referring toFIG. 5, when the user wears the watch type mobile terminal300, a fingerprint of the user may be naturally recognized through a fingerprint recognition sensor disposed in a buckle500.

In detail, when the recognized fingerprint matches a preset authentication fingerprint, the watch type mobile terminal300may transmit authentication information authenticating the user to the wireless communication unit110.

In another embodiment, a magnetic sensor may be provided in a loop portion of the buckle50or in the buckle50itself to sense loosening of the buckle500. When the buckle500is loosened, user authentication may be released.

That is, according to the embodiment ofFIG. 5, when the user wears the watch type mobile terminal300, the user may be authenticated, and when the user takes off the watch type mobile terminal300, the user authentication may be released. As a result, personal information or payment information is prevented from being stolen by the mobile terminal100that have a high possibility of being lost.

Hereinafter, embodiments in which the watch type mobile terminal300is worn the wrist that holds the terminal100will be described, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. That is, when sensing values are the same or similar, a preset control operation may be executed.

In an embodiment, even in a case in which the watch type mobile terminal300is worn on the other hand, rather than on the hand holding the terminal100, when the same gesture is applied to both hands, the same or similar sensing values may be calculated.

Also, in the following embodiments, it may be assumed that user authentication is completed (first authentication is completed) when the watch type mobile terminal300is worn.

Meanwhile, in a state in which the authentication information is received and the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within a preset specific range, the user may be re-authenticated such that the preset control operation is executed on the basis of the data.

In a specific embodiment, in a state in which the authentication information is received and the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within the preset specific range, the control unit180may execute a preset banking transaction on the basis of the data.

FIG. 6is a conceptual view illustrating an embodiment in which payment information is stored by a gesture having the same sensing value.

Referring toFIG. 6, the user may select goods to be purchased in a product purchase site and input payment information610. The payment information610may include a destination of the purchased goods, information regarding a payment unit, and the like. In detail, the payment information610may include a number of a card for payment, a password, an expiration date, and the like.

Thereafter, as illustrated inFIG. 4, in a state in which the user wears the watch type mobile terminal300on his or her wrist that is holding the mobile terminal100, the user may make a gesture400of turning the wrist in a clockwise direction or in a counterclockwise direction

As a result, purchasing goods may be completed, and the input payment information may be stored in the memory170. Here, the input payment information610may be transmitted to and stored in the watch type mobile terminal300.

Also, a pop-up window620indicating that the purchasing goods has been completed and the payment information610has been stored may be output on the display unit151.

FIG. 7is a conceptual view illustrating an embodiment in which payment information is used by a gesture having the same sensing value.

Referring toFIG. 7, the user may select goods710to be purchased in a goods purchase site, and as illustrated inFIG. 4, in a state in which the watch type mobile terminal300is worn on the wrist that is holding the mobile terminal100, the user may make a gesture400of turning the wrist in the clockwise direction or in the counterclockwise direction.

As a result, even though payment information is not input again, the goods710may be purchased on the basis of the payment information which was input and stored inFIG. 6. Also, a pop-up window720indicating that purchasing goods has been completed may be output on the display unit151.

In another embodiment, when a gesture400of running the wrist in the clockwise direction or in the counterclockwise direction is made, a screen in which the stored payment information is automatically input may be output.

That is, according to the embodiment ofFIGS. 6 and 7, when motion sensor values of the mobile terminal100and the watch type mobile terminal300are the same (action sync), payment may be automatically made.

Meanwhile, in a state in which the authentication information is received and the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within the preset specific range, the control unit180may execute a preset application on the basis of the data.

In a specific embodiment, in a state in which the authentication information is received and the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within the preset specific range, the control unit180may execute log-in to a preset application on the basis of the data.

FIG. 8is a conceptual view illustrating an embodiment in which personal information is stored by a gesture having the same sensing value.

Referring toFIG. 8, in order to log in to a mail application, personal information810such as an ID and a password may be input, and a touch input may be applied to a log-in icon820to log into the mail application.

Thereafter, as described above with reference toFIG. 4, in a state in which the watch type mobile terminal300is worn on the wrist that is holding the mobile terminal100, the user may make a gesture400of turning the wrist in the clockwise direction or in the counterclockwise direction.

As a result, logging may be completed, and the input personal information810may be stored in the memory170. Here, the input personal information810may be transmitted to and stored in the watch type terminal300.

Also, a pop-up window840indicating that the execution screen830of the logged-in mail application and the personal information810have been stored may be output on the display unit151.

FIG. 9is a conceptual view illustrating an embodiment in which personal information is used by a gesture having the same sensing value.

Referring toFIG. 9, the user may apply a touch to an icon910of the mail application to execute the mail application, and as described above with reference toFIG. 4, in a state in which the watch type mobile terminal300is worn on the wrist that is holding the mobile terminal100, the user may make a gesture400of turning the wrist in the clockwise direction or in the counterclockwise direction.

As a result, even though personal information is not input again, logging in may be completed on the basis of the personal information which has been input and stored as illustrated inFIG. 8, and an execution screen830of the logged-in mail application may be output.

In another embodiment, when the gesture400of turning the wrist is made, a screen in which the stored personal information is automatically input may be output.

That is, according to the embodiment ofFIGS. 8 and 9, when motion sensor values of the mobile terminal100and the watch type mobile terminal300are the same (action sync), log-in information (personal information) may be automatically input when an application requiring log-in is executed.

Meanwhile, in a state in which the authentication information is received and the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within the preset specific range, the control unit180may output preset visual information on the basis of the data.

In a specific embodiment, in a state in which the authentication information is received and the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within the preset specific range, the control unit180may output an icon of a preset application on the basis of the data.

FIG. 10is a conceptual view illustrating an embodiment in which an icon of a preset application is output by a gesture having the same sensing value.

Referring toFIG. 10, the user may wear the watch type mobile terminal300on the wrist that is holding the mobile terminal100. Here, a home screen may be output on the mobile terminal100.

Thereafter, as described above with reference toFIG. 4, in a state in which the watch type mobile terminal300is worn on the wrist that is holding the mobile terminal100, the user may make a gesture400of turning the wrist in the clockwise direction or in the counterclockwise direction.

Accordingly, icons1010,1020, and1030of a preset application may be output on the home screen.

According to the embodiment ofFIG. 10, it is possible for the user to hide an application that the user does not want to show others or an application that has a possibility of leaking personal information, among applications used by the user usually.

Thereafter, when motion sensor values of the mobile terminal100and the watch type mobile terminal300are the same (action sync), an icon of the hidden application may be output.

Meanwhile, when the preset gesture is applied, the wireless communication unit110may transmit an environment setting value of the terminal100to the watch type mobile terminal300.

Also, in a state in which the authentication information is received and the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within the preset specific range, the control unit180may set the environment setting value of the mobile terminal with a value transmitted from the watch type mobile terminal300.

That is, set values of a first terminal100-1that the user usually uses, for example, a Wi-Fi password, a bookmark, alarm, a ring tone, brightness, and the like, may be stored in the first terminal100-1and the watch type mobile terminal300through action sync.

Thereafter, after the watch type mobile terminal300is worn on the wrist that is holding a second terminal100-2, the user may apply a gesture to perform the action sync. Accordingly, the set values may be automatically loaded to the second terminal100-2.

That is, the second terminal100-2may have the same set value as that of the first terminal100-1. Thus, the user may temporarily use the terminal100or may continuously use the previously used set value even after a device is changed.

FIG. 11is a conceptual view illustrating an embodiment in which a brightness value is set by a gesture having the same sensing value.

Referring toFIG. 11, the user may wear the watch type mobile terminal300on the wrist that is holding the mobile terminal100. Here, a display151environment setting screen1100including a graph1110indicating a degree of brightness of the current screen151may be output on the mobile terminal100.

Thereafter, as described above with reference toFIG. 4, in a state in which the watch type mobile terminal300is worn on the wrist that is holding the mobile terminal100, the user may make a gesture400of turning the wrist in the clockwise direction or in the counterclockwise direction.

Accordingly, a brightness set value may be received from the watch type mobile terminal300, and brightness of the terminal100may be set with the received value. In an embodiment, a graph1120indicating a degree of brightness of the received set value may be output, and a pop-up window1130indicating that brightness is automatically set may be output.

Meanwhile, when a preset touch input is applied to visual information output on the display unit151and the preset gesture is subsequently applied thereto, the wireless communication unit110may transmit the visual information to the watch type mobile terminal300.

Thereafter, when a preset touch input is applied to one region of a display unit351provided in the watch type mobile terminal300and the preset gesture is applied again, the control unit180may control the watch type mobile terminal300to output the visual information in the one region.

FIG. 12is a conceptual view illustrating an embodiment in which text is duplicated by a gesture having the same sensing value.

Referring toFIG. 12, the user may wear the watch type mobile terminal300on the wrist that is holding the mobile terminal100. Here, a messenger conversation screen1210may be output on the mobile terminal100.

In this state, the user may apply a touch input to a contact number1220in the messenger conversation contents, and thereafter, as described above with reference toFIG. 4, in a state in which the watch type mobile terminal300is worn on the wrist that is holding the mobile terminal100, the user may make a gesture400of turning the wrist in the clockwise direction or in the counterclockwise direction.

Accordingly, the contact number may be duplicated and stored, and the stored contact number may be transmitted to the watch type mobile terminal300. Also, a pop-up window1230indicating that duplication has been completed may be output.

FIG. 13is a conceptual view illustrating an embodiment in which text is pasted by a gesture having the same sensing value.

Referring toFIG. 13, the user may wear the watch type mobile terminal300on the wrist that is holding the mobile terminal100. Here, an execution screen1310of a memo application may be output on the screen351of the watch type mobile terminal300.

Thereafter, the use may apply a touch input to one region1320of the execution screen1310of the memo application, and thereafter, as described above with reference toFIG. 4, in a state in which the watch type mobile terminal300is worn on the wrist that is holding the mobile terminal100, the user may make a gesture400of turning the wrist in the clockwise direction or in the counterclockwise direction.

As a result, the contact number1220which was copied inFIG. 12may be output on the one region1320to which the touch input has been applied.

According to the embodiment ofFIGS. 12 and 13, when the user makes an action sync motion in a state in which (or after) the user touches specific text or image while using the terminal100, the touched specific text or image may be duplicated to the watch type mobile terminal300.

Thereafter, after a touch input is applied to a different application or an inputtable portion, when the user makes the action sync motion, the duplicated specific text image, or the like, may be pasted.

Meanwhile, in a state in which the authentication information is received and the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within a preset first specific range, the control unit180may execute a preset first control operation on the basis of the data, and in a state in which the authentication information is received and the first sensing value and the second sensing value are within a second preset specific range, the control unit180may execute a preset second control operation on the basis of the data.

That is, control operations may be performed in different manners according to sensing values.

FIG. 14is a conceptual view illustrating an embodiment in which icons of different applications are output according to sensing values.

Referring toFIG. 14, the user may wear the watch type mobile terminal300on the wrist that is holding the mobile terminal100. Here, a home screen may be output on the mobile terminal100.

Thereafter, in a state in which the watch type mobile terminal300is worn on the wrist that is holding the mobile terminal100, the user may make a gesture (action sync 1) of turning the wrist at about 60 degrees in the clockwise direction.

Accordingly, icons1410and1420of preset first and second applications may be output.

In another embodiment, in a state in which the user wears the watch type mobile terminal300on the wrist that is holding the mobile terminal100, the user may make a gesture400(action sync 2) of turning the wrist at about 60 degrees in the counterclockwise direction.

Accordingly, an icon1430of a preset third application may be output.

In another embodiment, in a state in which the user wears the watch type mobile terminal300on the wrist that is holding the mobile terminal100, the user may make a gesture400(action sync 3) of turning the wrist at about 120 degrees in the clockwise direction.

Accordingly, icons1440and1450of fourth and fifth applications may be output together with the icons1410and1420of the first and second applications.

According to an embodiment ofFIG. 14, in a state in which the user wears the watch type mobile terminal300on the wrist that is holding the mobile terminal100, icons of different applications may be output according to directions in which the wrist is turned or according to angles at which the wrist is turned.

FIG. 15is a conceptual view illustrating an embodiment in which execution screens of different schedule applications are output according to sensing values.

Referring toFIG. 15, the user may wear the watch type mobile terminal300on the wrist that is holding the mobile terminal100. Here, an execution screen1510of a schedule application may be output on the mobile terminal100.

Thereafter, in a state in which the user wears the watch type mobile terminal300on the wrist that is holding the mobile terminal100, the user may make a gesture (action sync 1) of turning the wrist in the clockwise direction at a first speed range. Accordingly, a screen1520for setting a weekly schedule may be output.

In another embodiment, in a state in which the user wears the watch type mobile terminal300on the wrist that is holding the mobile terminal100, the user may make a gesture (action sync 2) of turning the wrist in the clockwise direction at a second speed range. Accordingly, a screen1530for setting a monthly schedule may be output.

According to the embodiment ofFIG. 15, in a state in which the user wears the watch type mobile terminal300on the wrist that is holding the mobile terminal100, different schedule setting screens may be output according to speeds at which the user turns his or her wrist.

The mobile terminal and the method of controlling the same according to embodiments of the present disclosure have the following advantages.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, personal information may be protected and the risk of unauthorized payment or unauthorized use may be prevented, and in addition, a control operation may be performed only by a specific action.

Also, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, even while a user is using another terminal, the user may use an environment of a previous terminal simply.

In addition, a personalized user interface may be output or a frequently used function may be executed only by a specific action.

As a result, user convenience may be enhanced.

The present invention described above may be implemented as a computer-readable code in a medium in which a program is recorded. The computer-readable medium includes any type of recording device in which data that can be read by a computer system is stored. The computer-readable medium may be, for example, 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, an optical data storage device, and the like. The computer-readable medium also includes implementations in the form of carrier waves (e.g., transmission via the Internet). Also, the computer may include the controller180of the terminal. Thus, the foregoing detailed description should not be interpreted limitedly in every aspect and should be considered to be illustrative. The scope of the present invention should be determined by reasonable interpretations of the attached claims and every modification within the equivalent range are included in the scope of the present invention.