KR20080083498A - Portable terminal and method for playing music thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A portable terminal and a method for regenerating music therein are provided to enable a user to be infatuated with music without interruption by intercepting the reception of calls or messages while music is being regenerated. If music play mode is selected(S203), a control part confirms whether a specific mode in music play mode is deep sleep mode(S205). If so, the control part regenerates music the user selects in deep sleep mode(S207). Then the control part confirms whether a call is received(S209). If a call is received from another portable terminal, the control part intercepts call reception. Then the control part transmits an absent signal to the calling number of the call(S211). In case a message is received(S213), the control part intercepts message reception(S215). In this case, the control part doesn't inform the user than the message has been received.

Description

PORTABLE TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR PLAYING MUSIC THEREOF}

1 is a block diagram schematically showing a portable terminal for playing music according to the present invention;

2 is a flowchart schematically illustrating a music reproduction operation of the portable terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a view showing an entry screen in a mobile terminal for a music playback operation according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a flowchart schematically illustrating a music reproduction operation of a terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

The present invention relates to a portable terminal and a method for reproducing music thereof, and to a portable terminal and a method for reproducing music which can block reception of a call or a message during music reproduction.

In recent years, portable terminals have tended to develop as multimedia devices capable of providing various additional services such as an electronic organizer function, a game function, a schedule management function, as well as a telephone call. In addition, the mobile terminal is able to search for Internet information through the wireless Internet as well as an e-mail service, and the convenience of use thereof is greatly increased.

Recently, according to the multimedia trend of the portable terminal, a terminal with a built-in music player capable of playing music files has been developed. That is, the portable terminal capable of reproducing music files is capable of listening to music, such as a conventional music file player or a portable cassette. The portable terminal reproduces the music file and outputs it through the speaker or earphone of the portable terminal itself.

When music is played through a portable terminal with a built-in music player, a call may be received from another terminal or a message may be received. In this case, the music being played is stopped, and the user talks to the call receiving subscriber or checks the received message.

However, a user may not want to receive a call or receive a message while playing music through a mobile terminal. However, in the conventional portable terminal, this cannot be adjusted, and the call reception or message reception function is given priority over the music reproduction function.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal and a method for reproducing music in which other functions can be blocked when playing music.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal and a method for reproducing music, in which a user can purely listen to music.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a mobile terminal and a method for reproducing music in which a music reproduction function takes precedence over a call reception or message reception function and an alarm function takes precedence over a music reproduction function.

In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of reproducing music in a mobile terminal, the process of setting an alarm and a process of notifying that the alarm time is the alarm time when the music is played in a deep sleep mode. Include.

Another invention for achieving the above object is a method of playing music in a mobile terminal, the process of checking the mode state in the music playback mode, and if the confirmed mode state is a deep sleep mode, call or message during the music playback When receiving, it includes the step of blocking the reception of the call or message.

Another invention for achieving the above object is a portable terminal comprising a memory unit for storing music and alarm time, a music player for playing the music, and when the stored alarm time when playing the music is the alarm time The notification includes a control unit.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION A detailed description of preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, in the embodiment of the present invention, the term "deep sleep mode" is a kind of music playback mode, and means a mode in which the music playback function takes precedence over the call reception or message reception function when music is played. . That is, when playing music in the deep sleep mode, the mobile terminal blocks reception of a call or a message. The term " half sleep mode " is a kind of music play mode, in which music play function takes precedence over a call or message reception function when playing music, but stores received call or message subscriber information, and half sleep. When the mode ends, it means the mode to display the stored information. In addition, the term "subscriber information" means information such as a phone number and name stored in the phone book. For example, call reception subscriber information means information such as a phone number and a name of a person who has called a mobile terminal.

Prior to the detailed description of the present invention, the above and below will be described by way of example for the convenience of the description, but the present invention is not limited thereto. That is, the portable terminal according to the embodiments of the present invention is a terminal having a music player, preferably a mobile terminal, a mobile phone, a wired / wireless phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a smart phone (Smart). It will be apparent that the present invention can be applied to all information communication devices and multimedia devices such as phones, audio devices, MP3 players, notebooks and personal computers, and applications thereof.

First embodiment

1 is a block diagram schematically illustrating a portable terminal for playing music according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, a portable terminal according to the present invention includes an RF unit 101, a data processing unit 103, a display unit 105, a memory unit 107, a key input unit 109, a control unit 111, and an audio processing unit ( 113, and the music player 115 has a conventional configuration.

The RF unit 101 performs a wireless communication function of the portable terminal. The RF unit 101 includes an RF transmitter for upconverting and amplifying a frequency of a transmitted signal, and an RF receiver for low noise amplifying and downconverting a received signal. The RF unit 101 may receive a call or receive a message from another mobile terminal according to the present embodiment.

The data processor 103 includes a transmitter for encoding and modulating a transmitted signal and a receiver for demodulating and decoding a received signal. That is, the data processor 103 may be configured of a modem and a codec. Here, the codec includes a data codec for processing packet data and the like and an audio codec for processing audio signals such as voice.

The display unit 105 displays data that is controlled and controlled by the controller 111. The display unit 105 may use an LCD, in which case the display unit 105 includes an LCD control unit, an LCD display element, and the like. When the LCD is implemented using a touch screen method, the display unit 105 may operate as an input unit.

In the deep sleep mode in the music reproduction mode, the display unit 105 displays an icon for notifying the user when the alarm time is set. In addition, the display unit 105 displays a short cut on the standby screen. When the shortcut icon is selected, the deep sleep mode of the music playback mode is executed.

The memory unit 107 may be configured of a program memory and a data memory for performing a function of the portable terminal. The program memory stores programs for controlling the general operation of the terminal and programs for the music reproduction function according to the present embodiment. The data memory performs a function of temporarily storing data generated while executing programs according to the present embodiment.

In the deep sleep mode, the memory unit 107 stores a program for blocking call or message reception. In addition, the memory unit 107 stores music files. The memory unit 107 stores a program for the alarm function. The alarm function is to notify the time by ringing itself when the set time is reached.

The input unit 109 receives a user's operation signal for controlling the operation of the terminal. The input unit 109 performs operations such as entering a music play mode, selecting a deep sleep mode, selecting a music, ending a music play mode, and checking an alarm according to the present embodiment. When the display unit 105 is a touch screen, the display unit 105 serves as the input unit 109.

The input unit 109 may include a keypad having a plurality of key buttons, a touch panel for converting a user's contact into an input signal, a pointing device such as an optical mouse, and a rotary dial type. Jog dial, touch wheel for converting user's contact and contact rotation into input signal, scroll wheel for converting user's rotation motion to input signal, or equivalent unit It may be configured to include at least one of.

The controller 111 performs a function of controlling the overall operation of the portable terminal. The control unit 111 may internally or externally embed the music player 115 according to the present embodiment. If a specific music is selected in the music list, the music player 115 plays the selected music. The music player 115 is, for example, an MP3 player.

In the deep sleep mode of the music playback mode, the controller 111 blocks the call or message during music playback. Here, upon receiving a call, the control unit 111 transmits the missed signal to the call receiving subscriber number.

In addition, in the deep sleep mode of the music reproduction mode, the control unit 111 notifies the alarm time when the set alarm time comes. When the alarm confirmation is recognized by the user, the control unit 111 returns to the music reproduction mode again. That is, the control unit 111 processes the music playing function prior to the call or message receiving function and processes the alarm function prior to the music playing function.

The audio processor 113 plays a music output from the controller 111 or transmits an audio signal generated from the microphone to the audio codec of the controller 111.

Hereinafter, the music reproduction method of the portable terminal according to the present embodiment will be described. 2 is a flowchart schematically illustrating a music reproduction operation of the portable terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a view illustrating an entry screen in the portable terminal for the music reproduction operation according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Drawing.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the music reproduction operation of the portable terminal according to the present embodiment will be described first. As shown in FIG. 2, the controller 111 recognizes the standby mode of the portable terminal and displays the standby screen. (S201). The standby screen of the portable terminal according to the present embodiment is shown in FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the short cut icon 301 is displayed on the display unit 105 in the standby mode. Here, the shortcut icon 301 is an icon that can directly enter the deep sleep mode of the music reproduction mode, for example. The selection of the shortcut icon 301 may be selected by a touch on the display unit 105 provided as a touch screen or an operation through the input unit 109.

Subsequently, the control unit 111 confirms the selection of the music reproduction mode (S203), and when the music reproduction mode is selected, the control unit 111 confirms the mode (S205). The controller 111 checks whether the music playback mode is a specific mode, for example, a deep sleep mode or a half sleep mode. As shown in FIG. 3, the controller 111 confirms that the music reproduction mode is executed in the deep sleep mode by selecting the shortcut icon 301.

If the confirmed mode is the deep sleep mode, the control unit 111 plays music (S207). The controller 111 plays the music selected in the deep sleep mode of the music playback mode.

Next, the control unit 111 checks whether a call is received (S209). The controller 111 checks whether a call is received from another mobile terminal during music playback in the deep sleep mode of the music playback mode from the above-described step S207.

Upon confirming the call reception, the control unit 111 blocks the call reception and transmits the missed signal to the call reception subscriber number (S211). The control unit 111 takes precedence over the call reception function in the deep sleep mode of the music reproduction mode. Therefore, the control unit 111 blocks the call reception and does not notify the user that the call is received. The process then returns to step S207.

On the other hand, if the call reception is not confirmed in the above-described step S209, the control unit 111 checks whether the message is received (S213). The controller 111 confirms whether a message is received from another portable terminal during music playback in the deep sleep mode of the music playback mode.

When the reception of the message is confirmed, the control unit 111 blocks the reception of the message (S215). The controller 111 prioritizes the music playback function over the message reception function in the deep sleep mode of the music playback mode. Therefore, the control unit 111 blocks the message reception and does not notify the user that the message is received. The process then returns to step S207.

On the other hand, if it is not confirmed that the message reception in the above-described step S213, the controller 111 checks whether the alarm time (S217). The controller 111 checks whether the alarm time is set in the memory unit 107 during music playback in the deep sleep mode of the music playback mode.

If it is confirmed that the alarm time, the control unit 111 informs the alarm (S219). If the alarm time, the control unit 111 sounds the alarm sound set through the speaker, or displays an icon indicating the alarm on the display unit 105. The controller 111 prioritizes the alarm function over the music playback function in the deep sleep mode of the music playback mode. Therefore, when the controller 111 confirms that it is an alarm time even when music is being played, it notifies that the alarm time is set.

Subsequently, the controller 111 confirms whether or not the alarm is confirmed by the user (S221), and returns to the above-described step S207.

On the other hand, if it is not confirmed that the alarm time in the above-described step S217, the control unit 111 checks whether the music playback mode is terminated (S223), and ends the music playback. Here, if it is not confirmed that the end, the control unit 111 returns to the above-described step S207.

The portable terminal and the music reproduction method according to the present embodiment block the reception of a call or a message when the music is played, thereby creating an environment in which only the user can listen to music purely. Therefore, the user's convenience can be improved.

Second embodiment

In this embodiment, descriptions of the same components as those of the first embodiment or corresponding components will be omitted.

The music reproducing method of the portable terminal according to the present embodiment is similar to the first embodiment described above, but is characterized in that the music reproducing mode is not a deep sleep mode but a half sleep mode. That is, when music is played, call or message reception is blocked, but the received call or message information is stored and the music playing mode is terminated.

Referring to FIG. 1, the display unit 105 displays an icon for notifying the user when a predetermined alarm time is reached in the music reproduction mode in the half sleep mode according to the present embodiment. In addition, when the music playback mode is in the half sleep mode, when the call or the message is received, the display unit 105 stores the call or message receiving subscriber information in the form of a pop-up when the music playback mode ends. do.

In the half sleep mode, the memory unit 107 cuts off a call or a message and stores a program for temporarily storing the received subscriber information. The memory unit 107 stores a program for displaying the stored information when music reproduction ends in the half sleep mode.

The input unit 109 performs an operation such as selecting a half sleep mode according to the present embodiment.

In the half sleep mode of the music reproduction mode, the control unit 111 blocks the call or message reception during music reproduction and temporarily stores the call reception subscriber or the message reception subscriber information in the memory unit 107. When the music play mode ends, the control unit 111 displays the stored subscriber information on the display unit 105 in the form of a popup. Here, upon receiving a call, the control unit 111 transmits the missed signal to the call receiving subscriber number.

In addition, in the half sleep mode of the music reproduction mode, the control unit 111 notifies the alarm time when the set alarm time comes. When the alarm confirmation is recognized by the user, the control unit 111 returns to the music reproduction mode again. That is, the control unit 111 processes the music playing function prior to the call or message receiving function and processes the alarm function prior to the music playing function.

Hereinafter, the music reproduction method of the portable terminal according to the present embodiment will be described. 4 is a flowchart schematically illustrating a music reproduction operation of a terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

1, 2 and 4, when the mode is checked in step S205 of FIG. 2, the controller 111 determines that the device is in the half sleep mode and executes the half sleep mode of the music reproduction mode. The control unit 111 plays music (S403). The controller 111 reproduces music selected in the half sleep mode of the music reproduction mode.

Next, the control unit 111 checks whether a call is received (S405). The controller 111 checks whether or not a call is received from another mobile terminal during music playback in the half sleep mode of the music playback mode from step S403 described above.

Upon confirming the call reception, the control unit 111 blocks the call reception and transmits the missed signal to the call reception subscriber number (S407). The control unit 111 takes precedence over the call reception function in the half sleep mode of the music reproduction mode. Therefore, the control unit 111 blocks the call reception and does not notify the user that the call is received.

Subsequently, the control unit 111 stores call reception subscriber information (S409). When the call is received in the half sleep mode of the music reproduction mode, the control unit 111 stores the call reception subscriber information, for example, the phone number and name of the person who made the call to the mobile terminal, and information such as the time of the call to the memory unit 107. Save temporarily.

Next, the control unit 111 confirms whether the music reproduction mode is terminated (S411), and displays the stored information when the termination request is made (S413). When receiving a call during music reproduction in the half sleep mode, the controller 111 displays the call reception subscriber information stored in the above-described process S409 on the display unit 105 when the music reproduction mode is requested to terminate in the above-described process S411. . Here, if the termination is not required, the control unit 111 returns to the above-described step S403.

On the other hand, if the call reception is not confirmed in the above-described step S405, the control unit 111 checks whether the message is received (S415). In the half sleep mode of the music reproduction mode, the controller 111 confirms whether a message is received from another portable terminal during music reproduction.

When the reception of the message is confirmed, the control unit 111 blocks the reception of the message (S417). The controller 111 gives priority to the music reproduction function over the message reception function in the half sleep mode of the music reproduction mode. Therefore, the control unit 111 blocks the message reception and does not notify the user that the message is received.

Subsequently, the control unit 111 stores the received message and message subscriber information (S419). When the message is received in the half sleep mode of the music playback mode, the control unit 111 temporarily stores information such as a phone number and name of the sender of the message to the mobile terminal, a time when the message is sent, message contents, and the like in the memory unit 107. .

Next, the control unit 111 confirms whether the music reproduction mode is terminated (S411), and displays the stored information when the termination request is made (S413). When the message is received during music playback in the half sleep mode, the controller 111 displays the received message and the message subscriber information stored in the above-described step S419 when the end of the music-playing mode is requested in step S411. Mark on. Here, if the termination is not required, the control unit 111 returns to the above-described step S403.

On the other hand, if it is not confirmed that the message reception in the above-described step S415, the controller 111 checks whether the alarm time (S421). The controller 111 checks whether the alarm time is set in the memory unit 107 during music reproduction in the half sleep mode of the music reproduction mode.

If it is confirmed that the alarm time, the control unit 111 notifies the alarm (S423). The controller 111 overrides the alarm function in the half sleep mode of the music reproduction mode. Therefore, the controller 111 is playing music, but if it is confirmed that the alarm time, it informs that the set alarm time.

Subsequently, the controller 111 confirms whether or not the alarm is confirmed by the user (S425), and returns to the above-described process S403.

On the other hand, if it is not confirmed that the alarm time in the above-described step S421, the control unit 111 checks whether the music playback mode is terminated (S427), and ends the music playback. Here, if it is not confirmed that the end, the control unit 111 returns to the above-described step S403.

Meanwhile, the portable terminal and the music reproduction method thereof according to the present invention are not limited to the above-described embodiments and may be variously modified within the scope not departing from the technical spirit of the present invention. This will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art.

According to the present invention, by blocking the reception of a call or a message when playing music, the user can create an environment in which only music can be listened to purely. When the music playback is finished, by displaying the call reception subscriber information or the message reception subscriber information, the user can confirm the information blocked during the music playback, thereby improving user convenience.

Claims (17)

Setting alarms, When playing music in a deep sleep mode (deep sleep mode), the music playback method of a mobile terminal, characterized in that the current time is the alarm time when the alarm time comprises the step of notifying the alarm time. The method of claim 1, wherein the notification process, And when the call or message is received during the music playback, blocking the call or message reception. The method of claim 2, wherein the blocking process, And when the call is received during the music reproduction, the missed signal is transmitted to the call receiving subscriber number. In the music playback mode, checking the mode status, If the checked mode state is a deep sleep mode, when receiving a call or a message during the music playback, blocking the call or message reception. The method of claim 4, wherein the blocking process, If the confirmed mode state is a half sleep mode, when receiving a call or a message during the music playback, blocking the call or message reception, and storing the call receiving subscriber information or message receiving subscriber information Music playback method of the mobile terminal further comprising. The method of claim 4 or 5, wherein the blocking process, And when the call is received during the music reproduction, the missed signal is transmitted to the call receiving subscriber number. The method of claim 6, wherein the blocking process, Checking whether the alarm time is during music playback; When the current time reaches the set alarm time, notifying the alarm; And returning to the music play mode when the alarm is confirmed. The method of claim 5, wherein the storing process, Storing the call receiving subscriber information or the message receiving subscriber information and confirming whether the music playing mode is terminated; And displaying the stored information when the music play mode is terminated. The method of claim 8, wherein the storing process, The method of claim 1, further comprising storing the received message. The method of claim 4, wherein the deep sleep mode, The music playing method of the mobile terminal, characterized in that the mode is executed when entering the music playback mode by selecting a short cut (short cut) displayed on the standby screen. A memory unit for storing music and a set alarm time; A music player for playing the music, And a controller for notifying the alarm time when the current time reaches the set alarm time. The method of claim 11, wherein Further comprising an RF unit for transmitting and receiving a call or message, The controller may block reception of the call or message when playing the music. The method of claim 12, wherein the control unit, And when the call is blocked, a missed signal is sent to the call receiving subscriber number. The method of claim 13, wherein the control unit, And when the play mode is a half sleep mode when playing the music, storing the call receiving subscriber information or the message receiving subscriber information when the call or the message is received. The method of claim 14, wherein the control unit, And storing the received message. The method of claim 15, wherein the control unit, And store the call receiving subscriber information or the message receiving subscriber information and display the stored information when the music reproduction is finished. The method of claim 11, wherein the control unit, And when the shortcut icon displayed on the standby screen of the display unit is selected, play the music.

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