Mobile terminal and controlling method thereof

A mobile terminal and controlling method thereof are disclosed, by which data useful in an external device among data accumulated through the mobile terminal can be transmitted only. The present invention includes a display unit, a wireless communication unit configured to communicate with at least one external device, a memory configured to store a plurality of data accumulated via the mobile terminal, and a controller configured to search the stored data for at least one data useful in the external device, and the controller controls the wireless communication unit to transmit the searched data to the external device.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S)

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. 10-2013-0100531, filed on Aug. 23, 2013, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference herein in their entirety.

BACKGROUND

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal, and more particularly, to a mobile terminal and a method of controlling the mobile terminal.

A mobile terminal is a device which may be configured to perform various functions. Examples of such functions include data and voice communications, capturing images and video via a camera, recording audio, playing music files and outputting music via a speaker system, and displaying images and video on a display.

Generally, terminals can be classified into mobile terminals and stationary terminals according to a presence or non-presence of mobility. And, the mobile terminals can be further classified into handheld terminals and vehicle mount terminals according to availability for hand-carry.

There are ongoing efforts to support and increase the functionality of mobile terminals. Such efforts include software and hardware improvements, as well as changes and improvements in the structural components which form the mobile terminal.

Currently, as capabilities of a mobile terminal progress, various kinds of data can be accumulated through the mobile terminal and the accumulated data can be transmitted to external devices.

However, when various kinds of data accumulated in a mobile terminal are transmitted to an external device, the data selected by a user is transmitted to the external device only without considering specifications of the external device and the like. Thus, the user-selected data transmitted to the external device may not run in the external device or may become unuseful data.

SUMMARY

Accordingly, embodiments of the present invention are directed to a mobile terminal and controlling method thereof that substantially obviate one or more problems due to limitations and disadvantages of the related art.

One object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal and controlling method thereof, by which data useful for an external device is selected from data accumulated through the mobile terminal and then transmitted.

Additional advantages, objects, and features of the invention will be set forth in the disclosure herein as well as the accompanying drawings. Such aspects may also be appreciated by those skilled in the art based on the disclosure herein.

To achieve these objects and other advantages and in accordance with the purpose of the invention, as embodied and broadly described herein, a mobile terminal according to the present invention may include a display unit, a wireless communication unit configured to communicate with at least one external device, a memory configured to store a plurality of data accumulated via the mobile terminal, and a controller configured to search the stored data for at least one data useful in the external device, and the controller controls the wireless communication unit to transmit the searched data to the external device.

In another aspect of the present invention, a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to the present invention may include the steps of accumulating and storing a plurality of data via the mobile terminal, searching the stored data for at least one data useful in an external device, and transmitting the searched data to the external device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

As used herein, the suffixes ‘module’, ‘unit’ and ‘part’ are used for elements in order to facilitate the disclosure only. Therefore, significant meanings or roles are not given to the suffixes themselves and it is understood that the ‘module’, ‘unit’ and ‘part’ can be used together or interchangeably.

The present invention can be applicable to a various types of mobile terminals. Examples of such terminals include mobile phones, user equipments, smart phones, digital broadcast receivers, personal digital assistants, laptop computers, portable multimedia players (PMP), navigators and the like.

Yet, it is apparent to those skilled in the art that a configuration according to an embodiment disclosed in this specification is applicable to such a fixed terminal as a digital TV, a desktop computer and the like as well as a mobile terminal.

Moreover, an external device described in the present specification includes such a device configured to receive runnable or useful data from a mobile terminal as a mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a digital broadcast terminal, a PDA (personal digital assistants), a PMP (portable multimedia player), a navigation device, a health diagnosis device, an exercise amount measurement device and the like.

FIG. 1is a block diagram of a mobile terminal100in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.FIG. 1shows the mobile terminal100according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a wireless communication unit110, an A/V (audio/video) input unit120, a user input unit130, a sensing unit140, an output unit150, a memory160, an interface unit170, a controller180, a power supply unit190and the like.FIG. 1shows the mobile terminal100having various components, but it is understood that implementing all of the illustrated components is not a requirement. Greater or fewer components may alternatively be implemented.

In the following description, the above elements of the mobile terminal100are explained in sequence.

First of all, the wireless communication unit110typically includes one or more components which permits wireless communication between the mobile terminal100and a wireless communication system or network within which the mobile terminal100is located. For instance, the wireless communication unit110can include a broadcast receiving module111, a mobile communication module112, a wireless internet module113, a short-range communication module114, a position-location module115and the like.

And, the wireless communication unit110transmits data useful or runnable in an external device700among a plurality of data accumulated through the mobile terminal to the external device700under the control of the controller180.

Moreover, the wireless communication unit110transmits a signal for requesting device information of the external device to the external device700under the control of the controller180and is then able to receive the device information of the external device from the external device700, under the control of the controller180.

In this case, the device information of the external device700may include at least one of device specs of various components included in the external device700, a list of applications installed on the external device700and a list of types of the data runnable or useful in the external device700.

The broadcast receiving module111receives a broadcast signal and/or broadcast associated information from an external broadcast managing server via a broadcast channel. The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. At least two broadcast receiving modules111can be provided to the mobile terminal100in pursuit of simultaneous receptions of at least two broadcast channels or broadcast channel switching facilitation.

The broadcast managing server generally refers to a server which generates and transmits a broadcast signal and/or broadcast associated information or a server which is provided with a previously generated broadcast signal and/or broadcast associated information and then transmits the provided signal or information to a terminal. The broadcast signal may be implemented as a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, and a data broadcast signal, among others. If desired, the broadcast signal may further include a broadcast signal combined with a TV or radio broadcast signal.

The broadcast associated information includes information associated with a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, a broadcast service provider, etc. And, the broadcast associated information can be provided via a mobile communication network. In this case, the broadcast associated information can be received by the mobile communication module112.

The broadcast associated information can be implemented in various forms. For instance, broadcast associated information may include an electronic program guide (EPG) of digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB) and electronic service guide (ESG) of digital video broadcast-handheld (DVB-H).

The broadcast receiving module111may be configured to receive broadcast signals transmitted from various types of broadcast systems. By nonlimiting example, such broadcasting systems include digital multimedia broadcasting-terrestrial (DMB-T), digital multimedia broadcasting-satellite (DMB-S), digital video broadcast-handheld (DVB-H), Convergence of Broadcasting and Mobile Service (DVB-CBMS), Open Mobile Alliance-BroadCAST (OMA-BCAST), China Multimedia Mobile Broadcasting (CMMB), Mobile Broadcasting Business Management System (MBBMS), the data broadcasting system known as media forward link only (MediaFLO) and integrated services digital broadcast-terrestrial (ISDB-T). Optionally, the broadcast receiving module111can be configured suitable for other broadcasting systems as well as the above-explained digital broadcasting systems.

The broadcast signal and/or broadcast associated information received by the broadcast receiving module111may be stored in a suitable device, such as a memory160.

The mobile communication module112transmits/receives wireless signals to/from one or more network entities (e.g., base station, external terminal, server, etc.) via a mobile network such as GSM (Global System for Mobile communications), CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access), WCDMA (Wideband CDMA) and so on. Such wireless signals may represent audio, video, and data according to text/multimedia message transceivings, among others.

Moreover, the mobile communication module112transmits a signal for requesting the device information of the external device700to the external device700and is then able to receive the device information of the external device700from the external device700, under the control of the controller180.

The wireless internet module113supports Internet access for the mobile terminal100. This module may be internally or externally coupled to the mobile terminal100. In this case, the wireless Internet technology can include WLAN (Wireless LAN) (Wi-Fi), Wibro (Wireless broadband), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, LTE (Long Term Evolution) etc.

Wireless internet access by Wibro, HSPDA, GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, LTE or the like is achieved via a mobile communication network. In this aspect, the wireless internet module113configured to perform the wireless internet access via the mobile communication network can be understood as a sort of the mobile communication module112.

And, the wireless internet module113transmits data useful or runnable in the external device700among the data accumulated through the mobile terminal100to the external device700under the control of the controller180.

Moreover, the wireless internet module113transmits a signal for requesting the device information of the external device700to the external device700and is then able to receive the device information of the external device700from the external device700, under the control of the controller180.

And, the short range communication module114transmits data useful or runnable in the external device700among the data accumulated through the mobile terminal100to the external device700under the control of the controller180.

Moreover, the short range communication module114transmits a signal for requesting the device information of the external device700to the external device700and is then able to receive the device information of the external device700from the external device700, under the control of the controller180.

The position-information module115identifies or otherwise obtains the location of the mobile terminal100. If desired, this module may be implemented with a global positioning system (GPS) module. According to the current technology, the GPS module115is able to precisely calculate current 3-dimensional position information based on at least one of longitude, latitude and altitude and direction (or orientation) by calculating distance information and precise time information from at least three satellites and then applying triangulation to the calculated information. Currently, location and time informations are calculated using three satellites, and errors of the calculated location position and time informations are then amended using another satellite. Besides, the GPS module115is able to calculate speed information by continuously calculating a real-time current location.

Referring toFIG. 1, the audio/video (NV) input unit120is configured to provide audio or video signal input to the mobile terminal100. As shown, the NV input unit120includes a camera121and a microphone122. The camera121receives and processes image frames of still pictures or video, which are obtained by an image sensor in a video call mode or a photographing mode. And, the processed image frames can be displayed on the display151.

The image frames processed by the camera121can be stored in the memory160or can be externally transmitted via the wireless communication unit110. Optionally, at least two cameras121can be provided to the mobile terminal100according to environment of usage.

The user input unit130generates input data responsive to user manipulation of an associated input device or devices. Examples of such devices include a button136provided to front/rear/lateral side of the mobile terminal100and a touch sensor (constant pressure/electrostatic)137and may further include a key pad, a dome switch, a jog wheel, a jog switch and the like [not shown in the drawing].

The sensing unit140provides sensing signals for controlling operations of the mobile terminal100using status measurements of various aspects of the mobile terminal. For instance, the sensing unit140may detect an open/close status of the mobile terminal100, relative positioning of components (e.g., a display and keypad) of the mobile terminal100, a change of position of the mobile terminal100or a component of the mobile terminal100, a presence or absence of user contact with the mobile terminal100, orientation or acceleration/deceleration of the mobile terminal100.

As an example, consider the mobile terminal100being configured as a slide-type mobile terminal. In this configuration, the sensing unit140may sense whether a sliding portion of the mobile terminal is open or closed. Other examples include the sensing unit140sensing the presence or absence of power provided by the power supply190, the presence or absence of a coupling or other connection between the interface unit170and an external device. And, the sensing unit140can include a proximity sensor141.

Moreover, referring toFIG. 2, the sensing unit140can include at least one of a motion sensor142, a temperature sensor143, a humidity sensor144, an electrocardiogram sensor145, an electromyogram sensor146, a pulse sensor147, an atmospheric pressure sensor148and an illumination sensor149.

The motion sensor142senses a motion gesture in response to a motion of the mobile terminal100and then records data corresponding to the sensed motion gesture in the memory160. The motion sensor142may include a gyro sensor configured to measure and record a motion of the mobile terminal100in the memory160, an acceleration sensor configured to measure and record an acceleration of the mobile terminal100in the memory160and a geomagnetic sensor configured to measure and record a compass direction of the mobile terminal100in the memory160.

The temperature sensor143measures a surrounding temperature of the mobile terminal100and then records data corresponding to a result of the measurement in the memory160. And, the humidity sensor144measures a surrounding humidity of the mobile terminal100and then records data corresponding to a result of the measurement in the memory160. In doing so, the controller180can recommend the temperature/humidity corresponding to an optimal living condition to a user based on the surrounding temperature/humidity measured through the temperature/humidity sensor143/144.

The electrocardiogram sensor145measures an electrocardiogram of a user and then records data corresponding to a result of the measurement in the memory160. The electrocardiogram sensor145may be provided within the mobile terminal100or connected to the mobile terminal170via the interface unit170. The electrocardiogram sensor145is attached nearby a heart of a user, measures an electrocardiogram of the user, and is then able to record the measured electrocardiogram in the memory160. Alternatively, the electrocardiogram sensor145is configured as an external measurement device, transmits data corresponding to an electrocardiogram of a user to the mobile terminal100through a wireless communication such as a short range communication, and is then able to record the corresponding data in the memory160.

The electromyogram sensor146measures an electromyogram of a user and then records data corresponding to a result of the measurement in the memory160. The electromyogram sensor146may be provided within the mobile terminal100or connected to the mobile terminal170via the interface unit170. The electrocardiogram sensor145is attached to at least one body part of a user, measures an electromyogram of the user, and is then able to record the measured electromyogram in the memory160. Alternatively, the electromyogram sensor146is configured as an external measurement device, transmits data corresponding to an electromyogram of a user to the mobile terminal100through a wireless communication such as a short range communication, and is then able to record the corresponding data in the memory160.

The pulse sensor147measures a pulse of a user and then records data corresponding to a result of the measurement in the memory160. The pulse sensor147may be provided within the mobile terminal100or connected to the mobile terminal170via the interface unit170. The pulse sensor147is attached to a wrist of a user, measures a pulse of the user, and is then able to record the measured pulse in the memory160. Alternatively, the pulse sensor147is configured as an external measurement device, transmits data corresponding to a pulse of a user to the mobile terminal100through a wireless communication such as a short range communication, and is then able to record the corresponding data in the memory160.

The atmospheric pressure sensor148measures an atmospheric pressure around the mobile terminal100and then records data corresponding to the measured atmospheric pressure in the memory160.

The illumination sensor149measures an illumination around the mobile terminal100and then records data corresponding to the measured illumination in the memory160.

The output unit150generates outputs relevant to the senses of sight, hearing, touch and the like. And, the output unit150includes the display151, an audio output module152, an alarm unit153, and a haptic module154and the like.

Some of the above displays can be implemented in a transparent or optical transmittive type, which can be named a transparent display. As a representative example for the transparent display, there is TOLED (transparent OLED) or the like. A rear configuration of the display151can be implemented in the optical transmittive type as well. In this configuration, a user is able to see an object in rear of a terminal body via the area occupied by the display151of the terminal body.

At least two displays151can be provided to the mobile terminal100in accordance with the implemented configuration of the mobile terminal100. For instance, a plurality of displays can be arranged on a single face of the mobile terminal100in a manner of being spaced apart from each other or being built in one body. Alternatively, a plurality of displays can be arranged on different faces of the mobile terminal100.

In case that the display151and the touch sensor137configures a mutual layer structure (hereinafter called ‘touch screen’), it is able to use the display151as an input device as well as an output device. In this case, the touch sensor can be configured as a touch film, a touch sheet, a touchpad or the like.

The touch sensor137can be configured to convert a pressure applied to a specific portion of the display151or a variation of a capacitance generated from a specific portion of the display151to an electric input signal. Moreover, it is able to configure the touch sensor137to detect a pressure of a touch as well as a touched position or size.

If a touch input is made to the touch sensor137, signal(s) corresponding to the touch is transferred to a touch controller. The touch controller processes the signal(s) and then transfers the processed signal(s) to the controller180. Therefore, the controller180is able to know whether a prescribed portion of the display151is touched.

Referring toFIG. 2, a proximity sensor (141) can be provided to an internal area of the mobile terminal100enclosed by the touchscreen or around the touchscreen. The proximity sensor is the sensor that detects a presence or non-presence of an object approaching a prescribed detecting surface or an object existing around the proximity sensor using an electromagnetic field strength or infrared ray without mechanical contact. Hence, the proximity sensor has durability longer than that of a contact type sensor and also has utility wider than that of the contact type sensor.

The proximity sensor can include one of a transmittive photoelectric sensor, a direct reflective photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflective photoelectric sensor, a radio frequency oscillation proximity sensor, an electrostatic capacity proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, an infrared proximity sensor and the like. In case that the touchscreen includes the electrostatic capacity proximity sensor, it is configured to detect the proximity of a pointer using a variation of electric field according to the proximity of the pointer. In this case, the touchscreen (touch sensor) can be classified as the proximity sensor.

For clarity and convenience of the following description, as a pointer becomes proximate to a touchscreen without coming into contact with the touchscreen, if the pointer is perceived as situated over the touchscreen, such an action shall be named ‘proximity touch’. If a pointer actually comes into contact with a touchscreen, such an action shall be named ‘contact touch’. A proximity-touched position over the touchscreen with the pointer may mean a position at which the pointer vertically opposes the touchscreen when the touchscreen is proximity-touched with the pointer.

The proximity sensor detects a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (e.g., a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch duration, a proximity touch position, a proximity touch shift state, etc.). And, information corresponding to the detected proximity touch action and the detected proximity touch pattern can be outputted to the touchscreen.

The alarm unit153is output a signal for announcing the occurrence of a particular event associated with the mobile terminal100. Typical events include a call received event, a message received event and a touch input received event. The alarm unit153is able to output a signal for announcing the event occurrence by way of vibration as well as video or audio signal. The video or audio signal can be outputted via the display151or the audio output unit152. Hence, the display151or the audio output module152can be regarded as a part of the alarm unit153.

The haptic module154generates various tactile effects that can be sensed by a user. Vibration is a representative one of the tactile effects generated by the haptic module154. Strength and pattern of the vibration generated by the haptic module154are controllable. For instance, different vibrations can be outputted in a manner of being synthesized together or can be outputted in sequence.

The haptic module154can be implemented to enable a user to sense the tactile effect through a muscle sense of finger, arm or the like as well as to transfer the tactile effect through a direct contact. Optionally, at least two haptic modules154can be provided to the mobile terminal100in accordance with the corresponding configuration type of the mobile terminal100.

The memory unit160is generally used to store various types of data to support the processing, control, and storage requirements of the mobile terminal100. Examples of such data include program instructions for applications operating on the mobile terminal100, contact data, phonebook data, messages, audio, still pictures (or photo), moving pictures, etc. And, a recent use history or a cumulative use frequency of each data (e.g., use frequency for each phonebook, each message or each multimedia) can be stored in the memory unit160. Moreover, data for various patterns of vibration and/or sound outputted in case of a touch input to the touchscreen can be stored in the memory unit160.

Moreover, data accumulated through the mobile terminal100is saved in the memory.

In particular, the data measured and accumulated through at least one of the motion sensor142, the temperature sensor143, the humidity sensor144, the electrocardiogram sensor145, the electromyogram sensor146, the pulse sensor147, the atmospheric pressure sensor148and the illumination sensor149is saved in the memory160. If various kinds of applications installed on the mobile terminal100are activated, data accumulated through the activated applications are saved in the memory160. If a specific web browser is activated, data accumulated through the activated web browser is saved in the memory160. Data accumulated through various functions or menus provided to the mobile terminal100are saved in the memory160. A location information, moving path and destination location of the mobile terminal100, which are accumulated through the position location module115, are saved in the memory160. And, SNS related data accumulated though an SNS messenger installed on the mobile terminal100is saved in the memory160.

In doing so, when the data accumulated each day through the mobile terminal100are saved in the memory160, the controller180converts a type and size of the accumulated data to a numerical value and graph and is then able to the numeric and graphic data on a screen.

The controller180sorts the data accumulated through sensors by the sensors, converts types and sizes of the sorted data to numerical values and graphs, and is then able to display the numerical and graphic data on the screen.

The controller180sorts the data accumulated through applications by the applications, converts types and sizes of the sorted data to numerical values and graphs, and is then able to display the numerical and graphic data on the screen.

The controller180sorts the data accumulated through web browsers by the web browsers, converts types and sizes of the sorted data to numerical values and graphs, and is then able to display the numerical and graphic data on the screen.

And, the controller180sorts the data accumulated through SNS messengers by the messengers, converts types and sizes of the sorted data to numerical values and graphs, and is then able to display the numerical and graphic data on the screen.

Moreover, device information of at least one external device700which is to receive data transmitted by the mobile terminal100is saved in the memory160. The device information of the external device700can include at least one of device specs of various components provided to the external device700, a list of applications provided to the external device700and a list of types of data useful and runnable in the external device700.

In particular, the controller180searches the data accumulated and saved in the memory160for the data runnable or useful in the external device700and is then able to control the found data to be transmitted to the external device700.

The identity module is the chip for storing various kinds of information for authenticating a use authority of the mobile terminal100and can include User Identify Module (UIM), Subscriber Identify Module (SIM), Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) and/or the like. A device having the identity module (hereinafter called ‘identity device’) can be manufactured as a smart card. Therefore, the identity device is connectible to the mobile terminal100via the corresponding port.

The controller180typically controls the overall operations of the mobile terminal100. For example, the controller180performs the control and processing associated with voice calls, data communications, video calls, etc. The controller180may include a multimedia module181that provides multimedia playback. The multimedia module181may be configured as part of the controller180, or implemented as a separate component.

Moreover, the controller180is able to perform a pattern (or image) recognizing process for recognizing a writing input and a picture drawing input carried out on the touchscreen as characters or images, respectively.

The NFC (near field communication) module185provides a short range wireless access communication using magnetic induction between devices located close to each other.

Unlike a smart card configured to play a role as a tag for storing and transmitting specific information to a reader, the NFC can play a role as a reader and writer as well as the role as the tag if necessary. If NFC is provided to each of both terminals, it can be used for P2P (point to point) information exchange.

In particular, if the NFC module185is tagged with an NFC module760provided to the external device700, the NFC module185transmits data, which is provided to the memory160and is also useful for the external device700, to the NFC module760of the external device700.

The power supply unit190provides power required by the various components for the mobile terminal100. The power may be internal power, external power, or combinations thereof.

A battery may include a built-in rechargeable battery and may be detachably attached to the terminal body for a charging and the like. A connecting port may be configured as one example of the interface170via which an external charger for supplying a power of a battery charging is electrically connected.

Various embodiments described herein may be implemented in a computer-readable medium using, for example, computer software, hardware, or some combination thereof.

FIG. 3is a front perspective diagram of a mobile terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention.

The mobile terminal100shown in the drawing has a bar type terminal body. Yet, the mobile terminal100may be implemented in a variety of different configurations. Examples of such configurations include folder-type, slide-type, rotational-type, swing-type and combinations thereof. For clarity, further disclosure will primarily relate to a bar-type mobile terminal100. However such teachings apply equally to other types of mobile terminals.

Referring toFIG. 3, the mobile terminal100includes a case (101,102,103) configuring an exterior thereof. In the present embodiment, the case can be divided into a front case101and a rear case102. Various electric/electronic parts are loaded in a space provided between the front and rear cases101and102.

Occasionally, electronic components can be mounted on a surface of the rear case102. The electronic part mounted on the surface of the rear case102may include such a detachable part as a battery, a USIM card, a memory card and the like. In doing so, the rear case102may further include a backside cover103configured to cover the surface of the rear case102. In particular, the backside cover103has a detachable configuration for user's convenience. If the backside cover103is detached from the rear case102, the surface of the rear case102is exposed.

Referring toFIG. 3, if the backside cover103is attached to the rear case102, a lateral side of the rear case102may be exposed in part. If a size of the backside cover103is decreased, a rear side of the rear case102may be exposed in part. If the backside cover103covers the whole rear side of the rear case102, it may include an opening103′ configured to expose a camera121′ or an audio output unit152′ externally.

The cases101,102and103are formed by injection molding of synthetic resin or can be formed of metal substance such as stainless steel (STS), titanium (Ti) or the like for example.

A display151, an audio output unit152, a camera121, user input units130/131and132, a microphone122, an interface180and the like can be provided to the case101or102.

The display151occupies most of a main face of the front case101. The audio output unit152and the camera121are provided to an area adjacent to one of both end portions of the display151, while the user input unit131and the microphone122are provided to another area adjacent to the other end portion of the display151. The user input unit132and the interface170can be provided to lateral sides of the front and rear cases101and102.

The input unit130is manipulated to receive a command for controlling an operation of the terminal100. And, the input unit130is able to include a plurality of manipulating units131and132. The manipulating units131and132can be named a manipulating portion and may adopt any mechanism of a tactile manner that enables a user to perform a manipulation action by experiencing a tactile feeling.

Content inputted by the first or second manipulating unit131or132can be diversely set. For instance, such a command as start, end, scroll and the like is inputted to the first manipulating unit131. And, a command for a volume adjustment of sound outputted from the audio output unit152and the like can be inputted to the second manipulating unit132, a command for a switching to a touch recognizing mode of the display151and the like can be inputted to the second manipulating unit133.

FIG. 4is a perspective diagram of a backside of the terminal shown inFIG. 3.

Referring toFIG. 4, a camera121′ can be additionally provided to a backside of the terminal body, and more particularly, to the rear case102. The camera121has a photographing direction that is substantially opposite to that of the former camera121shown inFIG. 3and may have pixels differing from those of the firmer camera121.

Preferably, for instance, the former camera121has low pixels enough to capture and transmit a picture of user's face for a video call, while the latter camera121′ has high pixels for capturing a general subject for photography without transmitting the captured subject. And, each of the cameras121and121′ can be installed at the terminal body to be rotated or popped up.

A flash123and a mirror124are additionally provided adjacent to the camera121′. The flash123projects light toward a subject in case of photographing the subject using the camera121′. In case that a user attempts to take a picture of the user (self-photography) using the camera121′, the mirror124enables the user to view user's face reflected by the mirror124.

An additional audio output unit152′ can be provided to the backside of the terminal body. The additional audio output unit152′ is able to implement a stereo function together with the former audio output unit152shown inFIG. 3and may be used for implementation of a speakerphone mode in talking over the terminal.

A broadcast signal receiving antenna116can be additionally provided to the lateral side of the terminal body as well as an antenna for communication or the like. The antenna116constructing a portion of the broadcast receiving module111shown inFIG. 1can be retractably provided to the terminal body.

Meanwhile, according to an embodiment of the present invention, a user's touch action means a touch gesture implemented in a manner of performing a contact touch or a proximity touch on the display unit151of the touchscreen type. And, a touch input means an input received in response to the touch gesture.

The touch gesture may be categorized into one of a tapping, a touch & drag, a flicking, a press, a multi-touch, a pinch-in, a pinch out and the like in accordance with an action.

In particular, the tapping includes an action of lightly pressing and depressing the display unit151once and means a touch gesture such as a lock of a mouse of a normal personal computer.

The touch & drag is an action of touching the display unit, then moving the touch to a specific point by maintaining the touch to the display unit151, and then releasing the touch from the display unit151. When an object is dragged, the corresponding object can be displayed in a manner of moving continuously in a drag direction.

The flicking means an action of touching the display unit151and then performing a stroke in a specific direction (e.g., top direction, bottom direction, right direction, left direction, diagonal direction, etc.) at a specific speed (or strength). If a touch input of flicking is received, the mobile terminal100processes a specific operation based on a flicking direction, a flicking speed and the like.

The press means an action of touching the display unit151and then continuing the touch for preset duration at least.

The multi-touch means an action of simultaneously touching a plurality of points on the display unit151.

The pinch-in means an action of dragging a plurality of pointers currently multi-touching the display unit151in an approaching direction. In particular, the pinch-in means a drag performed in a manner of starting with at least one of a plurality of points multi-touched on the display unit151and then progressing in a direction having a plurality of the multi-touched points get closer to each other.

The pinch-out means an action of dragging a plurality of pointers currently multi-touching the display unit151in a moving-away direction. In particular, the pinch-out means a drag performed in a manner of starting with at least one of a plurality of points multi-touched on the display unit151and then progressing in a direction having a plurality of the multi-touched points move away from each other.

In the following description, a process for transmitting data in a mobile terminal according to the present invention is explained in detail with reference toFIGS. 5 to 20.

First of all, a configuration of an external device700configured to receive data from the mobile terminal100according to the present invention is described in detail with reference toFIG. 5as follows.

FIG. 5is a block diagram of an external device in association with one embodiment of the present invention.

Referring toFIG. 5, an external device700according to the present invention includes a wireless communication unit710, an input unit720, a memory730, a speaker740, a display unit750, an NFC module760and a control unit770.

Optionally, in addition to the above-mentioned components, the external device700can be provided with the components of the mobile terminal100mentioned in the foregoing description. In particular, the external device700is a mobile terminal and may include the same components of the mobile terminal100shown inFIG. 1.

The wireless communication unit710is communication-connected to the mobile terminal100according to the present invention and can receive data, which is to be displayed on outputted to the external device700, from the mobile terminal100. The data received from the mobile terminal700may include at least one of an image data of a content activated in the mobile terminal100, a file of the content and a video/audio data of the content played or activated in the mobile terminal100.

The wireless communication unit710receives data runnable or useful in the external device700from the mobile terminal100.

If a request signal for requesting device information of the external device700is received from the mobile terminal100, the wireless communication unit710transmits the device information of the external device700, which is saved in the memory730, to the mobile terminal100.

Like the former wireless communication unit110of the mobile terminal100shown inFIG. 1, the above-configured wireless communication unit710can include a mobile communication module, a wireless internet module and a short range communication module to enable communications between the mobile terminal100and the external device700.

For instance, the mobile terminal100and the external device700can be communication-connected to each other by one of communication systems including a mobile communication, a wireless internet communication, Bluetooth, DLNA and the like.

The input unit720generates a key signal for controlling an operation of the external device700. Optionally, the input unit720may include a keypad dome switch, a touchpad (pressure-static/electrostatic), a jog wheel, a jog switch, a mouse and the like.

The memory730can store programs for operations of the external device700, various kinds of data including video files, audio files, image files and the like, and the device information of the external device700.

The speaker740outputs the audio file saved in the memory730and audio data received from the mobile terminal100through the wireless communication unit710.

The display unit750displays information processed by the external device700. The above-configured display unit750can include at least one of a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD), an organic light emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display, a 3D display and the like. Moreover, the display750can be configured as a touchscreen by being combined with touch sensors.

The display unit750displays the data (still and moving images included) received from the mobile terminal100on a screen.

If the NFC module760is tagged with the NFC module185of the mobile terminal100, the NFC module760can receive data from the NFC module185of the mobile terminal100.

The control unit770controls overall operations of the external device700. If the data runnable or useful in the external device700is received from the mobile terminal100through the wireless communication unit710or the NFC module760, the control unit770saves the received data in the memory730or runs/utilizes the received data.

So far, the configuration of the external device700according to the present invention is described.

In the following description, a communication connection and data transceiving process between the above-configured mobile terminal100and the above-configured external device700is explained with reference toFIG. 6.

FIG. 6is a diagram to describe a system including a mobile terminal according to the present invention and at least one external device.

FIG. 6 (a)shows a system including a mobile terminal100and at least one external device700.

Referring toFIG. 6 (a), the mobile terminal100connects a communication with the external device700and is then able to transmit data runnable or useful in the external device700among the data accumulated in the memory160to the external device700.

For instance, the mobile terminal100and the external device700can connect communication with each other using one of the wireless communications including the mobile communication, the wireless internet communication and the short range communication. In doing so, if the short range communication is used, the mobile terminal100and the external device700can connect the communication with each other using the short range communication corresponding to one of Bluetooth and DLNA.

Referring toFIG. 6 (b), the mobile terminal100connects communications with one or at least two of a plurality of external devices700-1to700-nand is then able to transmit the data10runnable or useful in the one or at least two external devices700-1to700-namong the data accumulated in the memory160to the one or at least two external devices700-1to700-n.

In the following description, with reference toFIGS. 7 to 20, a process for only selecting data runnable or useful in the external device700from the data accumulated through the mobile terminal100and then transmitting the selected data to the external device700according to the present invention is explained in detail.

FIG. 7is a flowchart of a process for transmitting data in a mobile terminal according to the present invention.

FIGS. 8 to 20are diagrams to describe a process for transmitting data in a mobile terminal according to the present invention.

Referring toFIGS. 7 to 20, the controller180of the mobile terminal100accumulates data through the mobile terminal100every day or for a preset period and then saves the accumulated data in the memory160[S110].

For instance, the controller180can save the data, which is measured and accumulated though at least one of the motion sensor142, the temperature sensor143, the humidity sensor144, the electrocardiogram sensor145, the electromyogram sensor146, the pulse sensor147, the atmospheric pressure sensor148and the illumination sensor149, in the memory160. In this case, the controller180converts a type and size of the accumulated data to a numerical value and graph and is then able to the numeric and graphic data on a screen.

The controller180sorts the data accumulated through the sensors by the sensors142to149, converts types and sizes of the sorted data to numerical values and graphs, and is then able to display the numerical and graphic data on the screen.

For another instance, if various applications installed on the mobile terminal100are activated, the controller180saves the data accumulated through the activated application in the memory160. In doing so, the controller180sorts the data accumulated through the applications by the applications, converts types and sizes of the sorted data to numerical values and graphs, and is then able to display the numerical and graphic data on the screen.

For another instance, if the web browsers installed on the mobile terminal100are activated, the controller180saves the data accumulated through the web browsers in the memory160. In doing so, the controller180sorts the data accumulated through the web browsers by the web browsers, converts types and sizes of the sorted data to numerical values and graphs, and is then able to display the numerical and graphic data on the screen.

For another instance, the controller180saves data accumulated through various functions provided to the mobile terminal100in the memory160. In doing so, the controller180sorts the data accumulated through the functions by the functions, converts types and sizes of the sorted data to numerical values and graphs, and is then able to display the numerical and graphic data on the screen.

For another instance, the controller180saves data accumulated through various menus provided to the mobile terminal100in the memory160. In doing so, the controller180sorts the data accumulated through the menus by the menus, converts types and sizes of the sorted data to numerical values and graphs, and is then able to display the numerical and graphic data on the screen.

For another instance, the controller180saves data including a location information, moving path and destination location of the mobile terminal100, which are accumulated through the position location module115, in the memory160.

For further instance, the controller180saves SNS related data accumulated though the SNS messenger installed on the mobile terminal100in the memory160. In doing so, the controller180sorts the SNS related data accumulated through SNS messengers by the messengers, converts types and sizes of the sorted data to numerical values and graphs, and is then able to display the numerical and graphic data on the screen.

For instance, referring toFIG. 8, when the controller180of the mobile terminal100accumulates data through the mobile terminal100every day or for a preset period and then saves the accumulated data in the memory160, the controller180converts a type and size of the accumulated data to a numerical value and graph and is then able to the numeric and graphic data on a screen.

In particular,FIG. 8 (a)shows a graph210of the numerical values of the types and sizes of the data accumulated through the mobile terminal100for 30 days.FIG. 8 (b)shows a 1st tab221for displaying the data accumulated by the sensors, a 2nd tab222for displaying the data accumulated by the applications, and a 3rd tab223for displaying the data accumulated by the web browsers.

In particular, if a user selects the 1st tab221, the controller180searches the data accumulated in the memory160for the data accumulated by the sensors and then displays a list of the found data. And, if a user selects the 2nd tab222, the controller180searches the data accumulated in the memory160for the data accumulated by the applications and then displays a list of the found data. Moreover, if a user selects the 3rd tab223, the controller180searches the data accumulated in the memory160for the data accumulated by the web browsers and then displays a list of the found data.

Referring now toFIG. 7, the controller180sets at least one external device700for data repletion, searches the data set in the memory160for at least one data runnable or useful in the external device700[S120], and then transmits the found data to the external device700through the wireless communication unit110or the NFC module185[S130].

In doing so, the controller180searches the data accumulated in the memory160for the at least one data runnable or useful in the external device700based on the device information700, which is previously saved in the memory160, of the external device700.

For instance, based on the device information of the external device700, if the external device700is the health diagnosis device, the controller180searches the data accumulated in the memory160for the data including the pulse information runnable or useful in the health diagnosis device.

On the other hand, if the device information of the external device700is not saved in the memory160, the controller180transmits a request signal for requesting the device information of the external device700to the external device700through the wireless communication unit110or the NFC module185. The controller180receives the device information of the external device700from the external device700and then saves the received device information in the memory160.

FIG. 9shows a process for transmitting the data runnable or useful in the external device700among the data accumulated for a specific period to the external device700.FIG. 10shows a process for transmitting the data runnable or useful in the external device700among the data accumulated on a specific date to the external device700.

Referring toFIG. 9 (a), the controller180displays a search period setting window230A for setting a specific period between a data accumulation start date and a data accumulation end date on the screen. If the specific period between the data accumulation start date (“2012-04-27 PM 05:41”) and the data accumulation end date (“2012-04-28 PM 05:41”) is set through the search period setting window230A, the controller180searches the data accumulated in the memory160for the data accumulated for the set period (“2012-04-27 PM 05:41”˜“2012-04-28 PM 05:41”). Subsequently, based on the device information of the external device700, the controller searches the found data for the data runnable or useful in the external device700.

After the data runnable or useful in the external device700has been found, if a user's command for transmitting the found data is inputted [FIG. 9 (b)], the controller180transmits the found data to the external device700[FIG. 9 (c)].

Referring toFIG. 10 (a), the controller180displays a search date setting window230B for setting a specific search date if data on the screen. If the specific date (“2012-04-27”) previous to a present date is set through the search date setting window230B, the controller180searches the data accumulated in the memory160for the data accumulated on the set date (“2012-04-27”). Subsequently, based on the device information of the external device700, the controller searches the found data for the data runnable or useful in the external device700.

After the data runnable or useful in the external device700has been found, if a user's command for transmitting the found data is inputted [FIG. 10 (b)], the controller180transmits the found data to the external device700[FIG. 10 (c)].

FIG. 11shows a process for transmitting the data accumulated through the sensor selected by a user from the sensors provided to the mobile terminal100to the external device700by the communication system selected by the user.

For instance, referring toFIG. 11 (a), the controller180displays a list240A of the sensors provided to the mobile terminal100. If a specific sensor (e.g., pulse sensor) is selected from the list240A, the controller180searches the data accumulated in the memory160for the data accumulated through the selected specific sensor.

Subsequently, referring toFIG. 11 (b), the controller180displays a list250of at least one communication system for transmitting the found data to the external device700. If a specific communication system is selected from the list250, referring toFIG. 11 (c), the controller180transmits the found data to the external device700by the selected communication system.

For another instance, based on the device information of the external device700saved in the memory160, the controller180displays a list of the sensors provided to the external device700. If a specific sensor is selected from the list, the controller180searches the data accumulated in the memory160for the data accumulated through the sensor, which is provided to the mobile terminal100, identical to the selected specific sensor of the external device700. Subsequently, if a specific communication system is selected from the list250, the controller180transmits the found data to the external device700by the selected communication system.

For another instance, if a specific sensor is selected from the list240A, the controller180obtains the external device700having the selected specific sensor from the at least one or more external devices capable of communications with the mobile terminal100based on the device information of the external device700provided to the memory160and is then able to transmit the data accumulated through the selected specific sensor to the obtained external device700. In doing so, the controller180can transmit the data accumulated through the selected specific sensor to the external device700by the communication system selected from the list250by the user.

FIG. 12shows a process for transmitting the data accumulated through the application selected by a user from the applications installed on the mobile terminal100to the external device700by the communication system selected by the user.

For instance, referring toFIG. 12 (a), the controller180displays a list240B of the applications installed on the mobile terminal100. If a specific application (e.g., Application4) is selected from the list240B, the controller180searches the data accumulated in the memory160for the data accumulated through the selected specific application.

Subsequently, referring toFIG. 12 (b), the controller180displays a list250of at least one communication system for transmitting the found data to the external device700. If a specific communication system is selected from the list250, referring toFIG. 12 (c), the controller180transmits the found data to the external device700by the selected communication system.

For another instance, based on the device information of the external device700saved in the memory160, the controller180displays a list of the applications installed on the external device700. If a specific application is selected from the list, the controller180searches the data accumulated in the memory160for the data accumulated through the application, which is installed on the mobile terminal100, identical to the selected specific application of the external device700. Subsequently, if a specific communication system is selected from the list250, the controller180transmits the found data to the external device700by the selected communication system.

For another instance, if a specific application is selected from the list240B, the controller180obtains the external device700having the selected specific application installed thereon from the at least one or more external devices capable of communications with the mobile terminal100based on the device information of the external device700provided to the memory160and is then able to transmit the data accumulated through the selected specific application to the obtained external device700. In doing so, the controller180can transmit the data accumulated through the selected specific application to the external device700by the communication system selected from the list250by the user.

FIG. 13shows a process for transmitting the data accumulated through the web browser selected by a user from the web browsers installed on the mobile terminal100to the external device700by the communication system selected by the user.

For instance, referring toFIG. 13 (a), the controller180displays a list240C of the web browsers installed on the mobile terminal100. If a specific web browser (e.g., Web browser4) is selected from the list240C, the controller180searches the data accumulated in the memory160for the data accumulated through the selected specific web browser.

Subsequently, referring toFIG. 13 (b), the controller180displays a list250of at least one communication system for transmitting the found data to the external device700. If a specific communication system is selected from the list250, referring toFIG. 13 (c), the controller180transmits the found data to the external device700by the selected communication system.

For another instance, based on the device information of the external device700saved in the memory160, the controller180displays a list of the web browsers installed on the external device700. If a specific web browser is selected from the list, the controller180searches the data accumulated in the memory160for the data accumulated through the web browser, which is installed on the mobile terminal100, identical to the selected specific web browser of the external device700. Subsequently, if a specific communication system is selected from the list250, the controller180transmits the found data to the external device700by the selected communication system.

For another instance, if a specific web browser is selected from the list240C, the controller180obtains the external device700having the selected specific web browser installed thereon from the at least one or more external devices capable of communications with the mobile terminal100based on the device information of the external device700provided to the memory160and is then able to transmit the data accumulated through the selected specific web browser to the obtained external device700. In doing so, the controller180can transmit the data accumulated through the selected specific application to the external device700by the communication system selected from the list250by the user.

FIG. 14shows a process for transmitting the data accumulated through the menu/function selected by a user from the menus/functions provided to the mobile terminal100to the external device700by the communication system selected by the user.

For instance, referring toFIG. 14 (a), the controller180displays a list240D of the menus and/or functions provided to the mobile terminal100. If a specific function (e.g., SNS) is selected from the list240D, the controller180searches the data accumulated in the memory160for the data accumulated through the SNS.

Subsequently, referring toFIG. 14 (b), the controller180displays a list250of at least one communication system for transmitting the found data to the external device700. If a specific communication system is selected from the list250, referring toFIG. 14 (c), the controller180transmits the found data to the external device700by the selected communication system.

For another instance, based on the device information of the external device700saved in the memory160, the controller180displays a list of the menus and/or functions provided to the external device700. If a specific function (e.g., SNS) is selected from the list, the controller180searches the data accumulated in the memory160for the data accumulated through the SNS, which is installed on the mobile terminal100, identical to the selected SNS of the external device700. Subsequently, if a specific communication system is selected from the list250, the controller180transmits the found data to the external device700by the selected communication system.

For another instance, if a specific menu or function (e.g., SNS) is selected from the list240D, the controller180obtains the external device700having the selected SNS installed thereon from the at least one or more external devices capable of communications with the mobile terminal100based on the device information of the external device700provided to the memory160and is then able to transmit the data accumulated through the selected specific SNS to the obtained external device700. In doing so, the controller180can transmit the data accumulated through the selected specific sensor to the external device700by the communication system selected from the list250by the user.

FIG. 15shows a process for the controller180to display a list of data accumulated in the memory160and to control data useful in the external device700to be identifiably displayed on the list.

FIG. 15 (a)shows that a list260of the data accumulated in the memory160is displayed on the screen.

In doing so, based on the device information of the external device700provided to the memory160, the controller180obtains data runnable or useful in the external device700from the data in the list260. Subsequently, referring toFIGS. 15 (b)to15(d), the controller180can control the obtained data to be displayed on the list260in a manner of being identifiable from other data.

In particular, the controller180control a display style of the obtained data to be different from that of other data in the list260, thereby enabling the obtained data to be identifiably displayed.

For instance, referring toFIG. 15 (b), the controller180controls the obtained data to be enlarged greater than other data in the list260, thereby enabling the obtained data to be identifiably displayed. For another instance, referring toFIG. 15 (c), the controller180controls a display color of the obtained data to differ from other data in the list260, thereby enabling the obtained data to be identifiably displayed. For another instance, referring toFIG. 15 (d), the controller180controls the obtained data to be displayed on the list260in a manner of being transformed 3-dimensionally, thereby enabling the obtained data to be identifiably displayed.

FIG. 16shows a process for the controller180, if at least two data runnable or useful in the external device are found, to create a data file by integrating the found at least two data into one and to transmit the created data file to the external device700.

For instance, referring toFIG. 16 (a), if at least two runnable or useful in the external device700are found by the process described with reference toFIG. 3, the controller180displays a query window for querying whether to integrate the found data. If the integration of the found data is determined through the query window, referring toFIG. 16 (b), the controller180creates a data file by integrating the found data into one and then transmits the created data file to the external device700.

FIG. 17shows a process for the controller180, if a data runnable or useful in the external device700is found, to display a list of the found data and the transmit the data selected from the list by a user to the external device700.

For instance, referring toFIG. 17 (a), if at least two runnable or useful in the external device700are found by the process described with reference toFIG. 3, the controller180displays a list270of the found data on the screen. If at least one data271is selected from the list270, referring toFIG. 17 (b), the controller180transmits the data271selected from the list270to the external device700.

FIG. 18shows a process for the controller180to display a list of data accumulated in the memory160on the screen and, if the data selected from the list by a user is not runnable or useful in the external device700, to recommend the data runnable or useful in the external device700in the list to the user.

For instance, referring toFIG. 18 (a), while a list280of the data accumulated in the memory160is displayed on the screen, if a user selects at least one data281, which is to be transmitted to the external device700, from the list280, the controller180checks whether the selected data281is runnable or executable in the external device700based on the device information of the external device700saved in the memory160.

If the selected data281is not runnable or useful in the external device700, the controller180displays an information, which indicates that the selected data281is not runnable or useful in the external device700, on the list280and then searches the data included in the list280for the data runnable or useful in the external device700based on the device information of the external device700.

Subsequently, referring toFIG. 18 (b), the controller180controls the found data282to be displayed as a popup window on the screen or controls the found data282to be identifiably displayed within the list280.

When the controller180transmits a runnable or useful data to the external device700, if a history that the runnable or useful data was previously transmitted to the external device700exists in the memory160,FIG. 19shows a process for the controller180to transmit a data, which is equal to or associated with the previously transmitted data, among the data currently runnable to useful in the external device700to the external device700based on the history.

For instance, referring toFIG. 19 (a), the controller180saves a previous transmission history of the data previously transmitted to the external device700in the memory160. If data runnable or useful in the external device700is found by the process described with reference toFIG. 3, referring toFIG. 19 (b), the controller180searches the found data for a data equal to or associated with the previously transmitted data based on the previous transmission history and then transmits the found data to the external device700.

Finally,FIG. 20shows a process for the controller180, if data runnable or useful in the external device700is found by the process described with reference toFIG. 3, to control the found data to be transmitted to the external device700in a manner of being encrypted for the personal information protection of the found data.

For instance, referring toFIG. 20 (a), if data runnable or useful in the external device700is found from data accumulated in the memory160by the process described with reference toFIG. 3, the controller180displays a password setting window290for the encryption setting of the found data.

If a password for the encryption of the found data is set up through the password setting window290, referring toFIG. 20 (b), the controller180encrypts the found data with the set password and then transmits the encrypted data to the external device700.

In particular, the encrypted data transmitted to the external device700is runnable or useful only if the password set up in the mobile terminal is inputted through the external device700.

Accordingly, a mobile terminal and controlling method thereof according to the present invention provide various effects and/or features.

First of all, data useful in an external device is selected from data accumulated in the mobile terminal and then transmitted only, whereby the external device can utilize the whole data received from the mobile terminal.

It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the present invention can be specified into other form(s) without departing from the spirit or scope of the inventions.

In addition, the above-described methods can be implemented in a program recorded medium as computer-readable codes. The computer-readable media may include all kinds of recording devices in which data readable by a computer system are stored. The computer-readable media may include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tapes, floppy discs, optical data storage devices, and the like for example and also include carrier-wave type implementations (e.g., transmission via Internet). Further, the computer may include the controller180of the terminal.

It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit or scope of the inventions. Thus, it is intended that the present invention covers the modifications and variations of this invention provided they come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.